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1959 Corvette Specifications
The 1959 Corvette featured a cleaned-up look thanks to the removal of chrome detailing, but kept all the power of its predecessor and gained a smoother ride thanks to the addition of rear-trailing radius rods. Here are the specifications for the 1959 Corvette:
 The 1959 Corvette could reach a top speed of 128 mph. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible |
| Wheelbase, inches | 102.0 |
| Length, inches | 177.0 |
| Width, inches | 73.0 |
| Track, inches | front: 57.0 rear: 59.0 |
| Height, inches | 52.0 |
| Curb Weight, pounds | 3,080 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, trailing radius rods
Wheels/Tires
6.70x15
Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
2-speed Powerglide (opt)
Standard axle ratio
3.70:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 | 4.6/283 |
| Bore x stroke, inches | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 | 3.875 x 3.00 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 2 x 4-bbl. | fuel injection | 2 x 4-bbl. | fuel injection |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 230 @ 4800 | 245 @ 5000 | 250 @ 5000 | 270 @ 6000 | 290 @ 6200 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 300 @ 3000 | 300 @ 3800 | 305 @ 3800 | 285 @ 4200 | 290 @ 4400 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 250 hp, 4-sp man. | 290 hp, 4-sp man. |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | NA | 15.5 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 15.7 @ 90 | 14.9 @ 96 |
(Source: Road & Track)
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door convertible | 9,670 | $3,875.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Heater | 8,909 | $102.25 |
| AM Radio, signal seeking | 7,001 | 149.80 |
| Parking Brake Alarm | 3,601 | 5.40 |
| Courtesy Lights | 3,601 | 6.50 |
| Windshield Washer | 7,909 | 16.15 |
| Radiator Fan Clutch | 67 | 21.55 |
| Sunshades | 3,722 | 10.80 |
| Wheels, 15 x 5.5 | 214 | 0.00 |
| Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | 8,173 | 31.55 |
| Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,878 | 199.10 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,481 | 236.75 |
| Power Windows | 587 | 59.20 |
| Two-Tone Paint | 2,931 | 16.15 |
| 245 hp Engine | 1,417 | 150.65 |
| 270 hp Engine | 1,846 | 182.95 |
| Power Operated Folding Top | 661 | 139.90 |
| 250 hp Engine Fl | 175 | 484.20 |
| 290 hp Engine Fl | 745 | 484.20 |
| Positraction Rear Axle | 4,170 | 48.45 |
| Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 142 | 425.05 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission | 4,175 | 188.30 |
| Metallic Brakes | 333 | 26.90 |
| Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 nylon | NA | NA |
| 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | NA | NA |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,594 | Classic Cream | 223 |
| Frost Blue | 1,024 | Crown Sapphire | 888 |
| Roman Red | 1,542 | Snowcrest White | 3,354 |
| Inca Silver | 957 |
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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