These are standard specifications for the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Close-Ratio , 3 Automatic
Chassis # E56S002548
Engine # 04355082F56GR
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Chassis # E56S003291
Engine # 0525707F56GV
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Chassis # E56S1002443
Chassis # 30837S105800
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1962 |
| Price : | $3,118 |
| Weight : | 2865 lbs | 1299.542 kg |
| Chassis Range : | E56S001001 - E56S004467 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Carter Type WCFB 4-Barrel Model 2419S | |
| V 8 | High-Lift Cam | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
3 Manual Close-Ratio , 3 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.27:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1956 : | 1,567,117 |
| Total 1956 Corvette C1 production : | 3,467 |
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 3,467 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
Chassis # E56S002548
Engine # 04355082F56GR
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Chassis # E56S003291
Engine # 0525707F56GV
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Chassis # E56S1002443
Chassis # 30837S105800
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Handling
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Drums |
| Rear Brakes : | Drums |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70 x 15 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $3,118 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was a Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1956? A: Chevrolet produced 1,567,117 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 3,467 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Close-Ratio, 3 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $3,118 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was a Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1956? A: Chevrolet produced 1,567,117 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 3,467 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3200 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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