These are standard specifications for the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
2 Automatic Floor Shift Powerglide , 3 Manual
Chassis # VE55S001233
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Chassis # VE55S001646
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Chassis # VE55S001030
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Chassis # VE55S001196
Chassis # VE55S001156
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Chassis # VE55S001571
Chassis # VE55S001234
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1962 |
Price : | $2,800-$3,000 |
Weight : | 2695 lbs | 1222.431 kg |
Chassis Range : | VE55S001001 - VE55S001700 |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 8.7 seconds. |
1/4 Mile : | 16.3 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 117 mph | 188.253 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
Power : | 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
Torque : | 223 Ft-Lbs (302 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
Compression : | 8.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Carter 1-barrel 3706989 carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
Power : | 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
Compression : | 8.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Rochester 4-barrel Model 7008005 |
2 Automatic Floor Shift Powerglide , 3 Manual
Production Figures
Total Chevrolet Production for 1955 : | 1,704,667 |
Total 1955 Corvette C1 production : | 700 |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 | |
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 693 |
Roadster (6cyl) 2 dr. 2 P : | 7 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster (6cyl)
Fuel Capacity : | 17.3 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 167.0 in | 4242 mm. |
Width : | 72.2 in | 1835 mm. |
Height : | 51.3 in | 1302 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Roadster
Chassis # VE55S001233
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Chassis # VE55S001030
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Chassis # VE55S001196
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Chassis # VE55S001571
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Price : | $3,000 |
Weight : | 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 167.0 in | 4242 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 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. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Coil springs, tube shocks and stabilizer Rear : Leaf springs, tube shocks and solid axle |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.70 x 15 |
1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a top speed of 117 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 167.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has width of 72.24 and 72.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost approximately $2,800 to $3,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was offered as a Roadster, Roadster (6cyl).Q: What tires did the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1955? A: Chevrolet produced 1,704,667 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 700 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 223 Ft-Lbs (302 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following gearbox options: 2 speed Automatic Floor Shift Powerglide, 3 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
How many 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 were produced?
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Q: How fast is the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a top speed of 117 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 167.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has width of 72.24 and 72.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost approximately $2,800 to $3,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was offered as a Roadster, Roadster (6cyl).Q: What tires did the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1955? A: Chevrolet produced 1,704,667 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 700 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 223 Ft-Lbs (302 NM) @ 2400 RPMChevrolet
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