1959 Chevrolet Corvette XP-700 - AllCarIndex
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1959
First shown in 1959, the Chevrolet XP-700 was revised in 1960 with a longer and smaller grille, extended tail and double bubble plastic roof, complete with a periscope rear-view mirror. The transparent canopy was like a one-way mirror, passengers could see out, but outsiders would see their own reflections. Originally painted red, the version that appeared during the 1961 Chicago Auto Show was finished in pearlescent silver, which matched the silver cockpit. The exposed side pipes were retained from the 1959 version, as was the rear wraparound bodylines that predicted the design used on the 1961-1962 production Corvette.
source: www.chicagoautoshow.com
Engine & performance:
Type: V8
Capacity: 4637 cc
Power: 230 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque: 406 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Drive:
Top speed:
0-100 km/h:
Dimensions:
Length: 4826 mm
Width: 1849 mm
Height: 1295 mm
Wheelbase: 2590 mm
Weight: 1587 kg
