1955 Chevrolet C1 Corvette

Rank: #1

Class: Tame Cars

0-60 Time: 8.7 seconds

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Ranked at #1, the 1955 Chevrolet C1 Corvette races 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Tame Cars.

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Vehicle information

Year: 1955

Make: Chevrolet

Model: C1 Corvette

Engine: V-8

Horsepower: 195

Torque: 260

Transmission:

Curb Weight: 2880

City MPG:

Highway MPG:

MSRP: $2,901

Performance statistics

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Class: Tame Cars

Rank: #184

Best 0-60 Time: 8.7 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 16.5 seconds

@ speed: 1000.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 117.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.0 G

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