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| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 8 Series 2934 | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,909.00 | |
| No. Produced | 700 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 2934 | |
| Weight | 2,805lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 102 inches | |
| Length | 167.3 inches | |
| Width | 69.8 inches | |
| Height | 51.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.8 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 265.07 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 195@5000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 260@3000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Suffix GR or FG | |
| Engine No. Location | On boss on right side of engine to rear of distributor. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Powerglide automatc | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.55 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 16 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | VE55S001001 to VE55S001700 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Model year | |||
| Digits 5: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Number produced includes 6 and 8 cylinder models. Although a 3-speed manual trans was listed as standard, Powerglide A/T was a 'required option' according to the Corvette Black Book. 1/2 way through the yr, the Manual trans was available. | |||
| References | |
| http://thevettenet.com/corvette_specs.php | Website www.thevettenet.com/corvette_specs.php |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1955 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1955 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Gypsy Red | |
| Polo White | ||
| Pennant Blue | ||
| Harvest Gold | ||
| Corvette Copper Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||