1955 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 |
2,910 |
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
6.70x15
Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)
Standard
axle ratio
3.55:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv I-6 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 3.85/235.5 |
4.34/265.0 |
| Bore x stroke, inches | 3.56 x 3.95 | 3.75 x 3.00 |
| Fuel Management | 3
Carter sidedraft |
Carter
4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 150 @ 4200 | 195 @ 5000 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 223 @ 2400 | 260 @ 3000 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration |
195
hp, Powerglide |
| 0-60
mph, sec |
8.7 |
| 0-100
mph, sec |
24.7 |
| 1/4-mile,
sec |
16.5 |
(Source: Road & Track)
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car
Type |
Production |
Price |
| 2-door
convertible, six-cylinder |
700* |
$2,774.00 |
| 2-door
convertible, V-8 |
2,909.00 |
*700 combined
production
Options and
Production
| Option |
Production |
Price |
| Directional
Signal |
700 |
$16.75 |
| Heater | 700 |
91.40 |
| AM Radio, signal seeking | 700 |
145.15 |
| Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | 700 |
26.90 |
| Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 625 |
178.35 |
| Parking Brake Alarm | 700 |
5.65 |
| Courtesy Lights | 700 |
4.05 |
| Windshield Washer | 700 |
11.85 |
Color
Choices and Production
| Color
Choice |
Production | Color
Choice |
Production |
| Polo
White |
325 |
Pennant
Blue |
45 |
| Corvette
Copper |
15 |
Gypsy
Red |
180 |
| Harvest
Gold |
120 |