1955 CORVETTE
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Corvette styling remained the same as the 1954 model. This year, however, a V-8 engine was available
Series No. | Body/Style No. | Engine | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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2934 | 2934 | 6-cyl |
![]() 1955 Corvette |
$2774 | 2705 lb | 700 |
2934 | 2934 | V-8 | $2909 | 2870 lb |
Feature | 6-cylinder | 8-cylinder |
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Type | Inline 6 | V-8 |
Valve type | Overhead valve | Overhead valve |
Block | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
Displacement | 235.5 cu. in. (3.846 liters) | 265 cu. in. (4.344 liters) |
Bore & Stroke | 3.56" x 3.93" (90.4 x 99.8mm) | 3.75" x 3.00" (95.3 x 76.2mm) |
Compression ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Brake HP | 155 @ 4200 rpm | 195 @ 5000 rpm |
Main Bearings | Four | Five |
Valve Lifters | Solid | Solid |
Fuel supply | Three Carter one-barrel carburetors Model 3706989 | Rochester four-barrel carburetor Model 7008005 |
Manual | The three-speed manual transmission became standard late in the model year. A single dry-plate clutch was used with it. |
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Automatic | The two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission was optional |
Wheelbase | 102 inches (2.591 m) |
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Overall length | 167 inches (4.242 m) |
Front tread | 57 inches (1.448 m) |
Rear tread | 59 inches (1.499 m) |
Wheels | steel disk |
Tires | 6.70 x 15 |
Front suspension | coil springs with tubular shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
Rear suspension | Leaf springs, tube shocks and solid rear axle |
Brakes | Drum on all four wheels |
Axle ratio | 3.55:1 |
RPO | FEATURE | PRICE |
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100Q | Polo White directional signals | $16.75 |
100R | Pennant Blue directional signals | $16.75 |
101A | Heater | $91.40 |
102A | Signal-seeking AM radio | $145.15 |
422A | Windshield washer | $11.85 |
420A | Parking brake alarm | $5.65 |
313M | Powerglide automatic transmission | $178.35 |
290B | 6.70 x 15 White sidewall tires | $26.90 |
421A | Courtesy light | $4.05 |
1955 Corvette Notes
1955 Corvette
1955 Corvette
1955 Corvette
1955 Corvette