Chevrolet Corvette C1
America’s famous sports car began with six cylinders, not eight.
1953 Chevrolet C1 Corvette Roadster (14506670773).jpg · Sicnag · CC BY 2.0
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More than a set of wheels.
The first Corvette introduced a distinctive two-seat roadster to Chevrolet’s lineup. Its early Blue Flame engine was a straight-six paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. V8-powered Corvettes came later.
Look a little closer.
Think every Corvette had a V8? The original 1953 car used an inline-six.
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Where these facts come from
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 28, 2026.