1955 Corvette Specifications
1955 Corvette Main Specs
| MODEL: | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette |
| BODY STYLE: | Two-door convertible, front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| MANUFACTURING LOCATION: | St. Louis, Missouri |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP or “fiberglass”) body, steel frame with steel and chrome structural & chassis components. |
| VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): | VE55S001 thru VE55S001700 (for 6 cylinder models, “V” is omitted.) |
| VIN PREFIX: | FG: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GR: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER, MANUAL TRANSMISSION YG: 235 CUBIC INCH, 155 HORSEPOWER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 3703524: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER, 3835911: 235 CUBIC, 155 HORSEPOWER (6 CYLINDER) |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 3703523: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER, 3836241: 235 CUBIC, 155 HORSEPOWER (6 CYLINDER) |
| CARBURETOR NUMBERS: | CARTER 2066SA #3706989: 235 CUBIC INCH, 155 HORSEPOWER (6 CYLINDER) CARTER 2218S #33717687: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER (FIRST DESIGN)) CARTER 2351S #3724158: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER (SECOND DESIGN) |
| DISTRIBUTOR NUMBER: | 1110847: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER (WITHOUT VACUUM ADVANCE) 1110855: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER (WITH VACUUM ADVANCE) 1112314: 235 CUBIC INCH, 155 HORSEPOWER (6 CYLINDER) |
| GENERATOR NUMBER: | 1102525: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER 1102793: 235 CUBIC INCH, 155 HORSEPOWER (6 CYLINDER) |
| STARTER NUMBER: | 1107627: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER (FIRST DESIGN) 1107645: 265 CUBIC INCH, 195 HORSEPOWER (SECOND DESIGN) 1108035: 235 CUBIC INCH, 155 HORSEPOWER (6 CYLINDER) |
| PRODUCTION ENDING VEHICLE: | JANUARY, 1955: 001027, FEBRUARY, 1955: 001110, MARCH, 1955: 001150, APRIL, 1955: 001200, MAY, 1955: 001300, JUNE, 1955: 001389, JULY, 1955: 001489, AUGUST, 1955: 001555, SEPTEMBER, 1955: 001599, OCTOBER, 1955: 001634, NOVEMBER, 1955: 001688, DECEMBER, 1955: 001700 |
1955 Corvette Engine & Transmission
| ENGINE: | 3.8 OHV I-6 “Blue Flame”, Normally Aspirated, Water Cooled |
| BLOCK MATERIAL: | Cast Iron |
| VALVE TRAIN: | OHV, 2 valves per cyl. |
| TORQUE: | 223 lb-ft @ 2.400 rpm |
| MAX. ENGINE RPM: | N/A |
| DISPLACEMENT: | 3.85 Litre/235.5 Cubic Inches |
| CYLINDER HEAD MATERIAL: | Cast Iron |
| FUEL DELIVERY: | Three Carter Sidedraft Carbs. |
| RECOMMENDED FUEL: | N/A |
| BORE: | 3.56 x 3.95 inches |
| COMPRESSION RATIO: | 8.00:1 |
| HORSEPOWER: | 150/155 HP @ 4200 RPM |
| EST. MPG: | N/A |
| TRANSMISSION: | 2-SPEED POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC |
| STANDARD AXLE RATIO: | 3.55:1 |
| ENGINE: | 4.3 OHV V-8, Normally Aspirated, Water Cooled |
| BLOCK MATERIAL: | Cast Iron |
| VALVE TRAIN: | OHV, 2 valves per cyl. |
| TORQUE: | 260 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
| MAX. ENGINE RPM: | N/A |
| DISPLACEMENT: | 4.34 Litre/265 Cubic Inches |
| CYLINDER HEAD MATERIAL: | Cast Iron |
| FUEL DELIVERY: | Carter 4 Barrel Carburetor |
| RECOMMENDED FUEL: | N/A |
| BORE: | 3.75 x 3.00 inches |
| COMPRESSION RATIO: | 8.00:1 |
| HORSEPOWER: | 195 HP @ 5000 RPM |
| EST. MPG: | N/A |
| TRANSMISSION: | 3-SPEED MANUAL (STANDARD), 2-SPEED POWERGLIDE AUTO (OPTION) |
| STANDARD AXLE RATIO: | 3.55:1 |
1955 Corvette Car Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions | Interior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase: | 102 Inches | Headroom: | N/A |
| Overall Length: | 167 Inches | Shoulder Room: | N/A |
| Total Body Width: | 72.2 Inches | Hip Room: | N/A |
| Overall Height: | 51.3 Inches | Leg Room: | N/A |
| Front Track Width: | 57 Inches | ||
| Rear Track Width: | 58.8 Inches | ||
| Capacities | |
| Passenger Capacity: | 2 Passengers |
| Curb Weight (LBS/KG): | 2,851/1,293 2,910/1,320 (V-8) |
| Cargo Volume (CU.FT/LITERS): | 22.4/634.4 |
| Fuel Capacity (GALLONS/LITERS): | 18/68 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (QTS./LITERS): | 5.5 |
1955 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & Brakes
| Wheels & Tires | |
| Front Tires: | 6.70 x 15 inch, 22 psi. |
| Rear Tires: | 6.70 x 15 inch, 22 psi. |
| Front Wheels: | Steel disc with safety rims. 15 x 5k |
| Rear Wheels: | Steel disc with safety rims. 15 x 5k |
| 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 |
| Brakes | |
| Front: | Hydraulic Drum Brakes. 11 inch drums |
| Rear: | Hydraulic Drum Brakes. 11 inch drums |
1955 Corvette Performance
| Published Track Test Performance Results | 6 Cylinder | 8 Cylinder |
| 0-30 MPH: | 3.6 Seconds | 3.3 Seconds |
| 0-60 MPH: | 11.1 Seconds | 8.7 Second |
| 0-100 MPH: | 39.0 Seconds | 24.7 Seconds |
| Quarter Mile: | 17.90 Seconds @ 77.0 mph | 16.7 Seconds @ 83.0 mph |
| Top Speed: | 108 MPH | 118 MPH |
