1955 CORVETTE

Corvette styling remained the same as the 1954 model. This year, however, a V-8 engine was available

V.I.N. NUMBERS

IDENTIFICATION

Series No. Body/Style No. Engine Body Type Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
2934 2934 6-cyl
1955 Corvette

1955 Corvette
2-dr. Roadster
2 passenger

$2774 2705 lb 700
2934 2934 V-8 $2909 2870 lb

ENGINE

Feature6-cylinder8-cylinder
TypeInline 6V-8
Valve typeOverhead valveOverhead valve
BlockCast IronCast Iron
Displacement235.5 cu. in. (3.846 liters)265 cu. in. (4.344 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.56" x 3.93" (90.4 x 99.8mm)3.75" x 3.00" (95.3 x 76.2mm)
Compression ratio8.0:18.0:1
Brake HP155 @ 4200 rpm195 @ 5000 rpm
Main BearingsFourFive
Valve LiftersSolidSolid
Fuel supplyThree Carter one-barrel carburetors Model 3706989Rochester four-barrel carburetor Model 7008005

TRANSMISSION

Manual The three-speed manual transmission became standard late in the model year.
A single dry-plate clutch was used with it.
Automatic The two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission was optional

CHASSIS

Wheelbase102 inches (2.591 m)
Overall length167 inches (4.242 m)
Front tread57 inches (1.448 m)
Rear tread59 inches (1.499 m)
Wheelssteel disk
Tires6.70 x 15
Front suspensioncoil springs with tubular shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionLeaf springs, tube shocks and solid rear axle
BrakesDrum on all four wheels
Axle ratio3.55:1

OPTIONS

RPOFEATUREPRICE
100QPolo White directional signals$16.75
100RPennant Blue directional signals$16.75
101AHeater$91.40
102ASignal-seeking AM radio$145.15
422AWindshield washer$11.85
420AParking brake alarm$5.65
313MPowerglide automatic transmission$178.35
290B6.70 x 15 White sidewall tires$26.90
421ACourtesy light$4.05

HISTORICAL NOTES

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