1956 Chevrolet C1 Corvette

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Rank: #2

Class: Cars Under $30K

0-60 Time: 7.3 seconds

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Ranked at #2, the 1956 Chevrolet C1 Corvette races 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Spirited Cars.

It falls behind the #1 ranked 1956 Jaguar D-type by 2.6 seconds and pulls ahead of the #3 ranked 1956 Porsche Carrera Coupe by 4.2 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1956 Chevrolet C1 Corvette vs. 1956 Porsche Carrera Coupe, you would WIN by 4.2 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Chevrolet, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1956.

Vehicle information

Year: 1956

Make: Chevrolet

Model: C1 Corvette

Engine: V-8

Horsepower: 225

Torque: 270

Transmission:

Curb Weight: 2980

City MPG:

Highway MPG:

MSRP: $3,120

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #440

Best 0-60 Time: 7.3 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 15.7 seconds

@ speed: 1000.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 129.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.0 G

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