1953 Corvette Specifications
The 1953 Corvette featured an innovative fiberglass body that made for a much lighter car, which could be more easily molded into complex shapes than traditional steel construction vehicles. Despite some initial production problems, the car was a strong performer. Here are the specifications for the 1953 Corvette:
 The 1953 Corvette could go from 0-60 mph in 11.0 seconds. |
| 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 |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1953 Corvette | 1954 Corvette | 1955 Corvette |
| 1956 Corvette | 1957 Corvette | 1958 Corvette |
| 1959 Corvette | 1960 Corvette | 1961 Corvette |
| 1962 Corvette |
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