1955 Corvette

Nearly all the 1955 Corvettes packed Chevy's brilliant new small-block V-8, signaled by an exaggerated "V" in the bodyside namescript. A newly optional three-speed manual transmission also helped make that year's Corvette a much more exciting performer. Here are the specifications for the 1955 Corvette:

Only 700 Corvettes were built for 1955.

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

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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