1953 Corvette Specifications


Vehicle Specifications
 Convertible
Wheelbase, inches 102.0
Length, inches
 167.0
Width, inches
 72.2
Track, inches
 front: 57.0 rear: 59.0
Height, inches
 51.3
Curb Weight, pounds
 2,850
 

Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers

Wheels/Tires
6.0x15

Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum

Transmission
2-speed Powerglide

Standard axle ratio
3.55:1

Engine Specifications

Type ohv I-6
Displacement, liters/cu inch 3.85/235.5
Bore x stroke, inches 3.56 x 3.95
Fuel Management 3 Carter sidedraft
Horsepower @ rpm 150 @ 4200
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot 223 @ 2400

 

Published Performance Numbers

Acceleration
 150 hp, 2-sp automatic
0-60 mph, sec
 11.0
0-100 mph, sec
 41.0
1/4-mile, sec
 17.9

Source: Road & Track

Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type
 Production
 Price
2-door convertible
 300
 $3,498.00

 

Options and Production

Option
 Production
 Price
AM radio, signal seeking
 300
 $145.15
Heater
 300
 91.40

 

Color Choices and Production

Color Choice
 Production
Polo White
 300

 

Interior Color Choices

Color Choice Convertible
Red 300

 

Convertible Top Color Choices

Color Choice Convertible
Black Convertible Top 300