1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Navigation
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1962 |
Price : | $3,630 |
Weight : | 2800 lbs | 1270.059 kg |
Chassis Range : | J58S001001 - J58S10968 |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 9.2 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
Turbocharged V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
Power : | 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
Torque : | 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
Carter Type WCFB 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
Power : | 245 HP (180.32 KW) |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Turbocharged V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Torque : | 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
4-Barrel Carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
Power : | 270 HP (198.72 KW) |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
2 4-barrel carburetors |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
Power : | 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque : | 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
Direct Fuel Injection |
3 Manual Floor Shift , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 4 Manual
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 3.7:1 |
2nd Gear : | 4.11:1 |
3rd Gear : | 4.56:1 |
Production Figures
Total Chevrolet Production for 1958 : | 1,142,460 |
Total 1958 Corvette C1 production : | 9,168 |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 | |
Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 9,168 |
Dimension(s)
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 177.2 in | 4501 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. |
Interior | |
Front Headroom : | 34.7 in | 881 mm. |
Front Legroom : | 46.5 in | 1181 mm. |
Front Hip Room : | 21.5 in | 546 mm. |
Front Shoulder Room : | 49.4 in | 1255 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 5.70 x 15 |
1958 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 177.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have?A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has 34.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have?A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has legroom of 46.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $3,630 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was a Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 5.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1958? A: Chevrolet produced 1,142,460 automobiles in 1958.Q: How many 1958 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 9,168 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1958.Q: What engines did the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: Turbocharged V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor Shift, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 4 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 177.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have?A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has 34.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have?A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has legroom of 46.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $3,630 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was a Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 5.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1958? A: Chevrolet produced 1,142,460 automobiles in 1958.Q: How many 1958 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 9,168 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1958.Q: What engines did the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: Turbocharged V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM- 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Menu
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