January 11.01.1956, 8 | Chevrolet Corvette with VXNUMX only

The Chevrolet Corvette was launched in 1953, but only 300 were made at the time. The following year, production was also low and not all units were sold. The problem with early Corvettes was, among other things, a six-cylinder engine with insufficient power for the nature of the car.

In 1955, the 197 hp V8 engine was added to the offer. and a volume of 4.3 liters. 137 hp six-cylinder engine offered until 11 January 1956.

Production of the first generation continued until 1962. From year to year, sales volume increased and reached a maximum volume of 10 69 units. copies. Total thousand cars. The second generation of the model was much more popular.

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