1956 CORVETTE
A lot of people would have been perfectly content if Chevrolet had frozen Corvette styling with the 1953-5 model.
Although the same basic grille was kept, there were new front fenders with chrome-rimmed headlights; external door handles; chrome-outlined concave side body coves and sloping, taillight-integrated rear fenders.
The dash layout remained the same as in the past.
Upholstery colors were limited to beige or red, but six nitro-cellulose lacquer body colors were available.
They were Onyx black, Polo white, Venetian red, Cascade green, Aztec copper, and Arctic blue.
The serial numbers were still located on the left front door hinge pillar post.
| Series No. | Body/Style No. | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2934 | 2934 |
1956 Corvette |
$2900-3120 | 2730-2870 lb | 3467 |
| Standard Engine | Optional Engine | Optional Engine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ohv 90-degree V-8, water cooled, cast iron block and heads | ||
| Valve lifters | Solid valve lifters | solid valve lifters | solid valve lifters with high-lift camshaft |
| Main bearings | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Bore & stroke | 3.75" x 3.00" | 3.75" x 3.00" | 3.75" x 3.00" |
| Displacement | 265 cid | 265 cid | 265 cid |
| Compression ratio | 9.25:1 | 9.25:1 | 9.25:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 210 @ 5600 rpm | 225 @ 4800 rpm | 240 @ 5200 rpm |
| Induction system | Carter Type WCFB four-barrel Model 2419S | Two 4-barrel Rochester carburetors | Two 4-barrel Rochester carburetors |
| Exhaust system | Single or dual | ||
| Electrical system | Delco-Remy, 12-volt | ||
| Manual | Automatic (optional) |
|---|---|
| Close-ratio, three-speed, all-synchromesh with floor-mounted gear shifter |
Two-speed Powerglide |
| First: 2.20:1 | First: 1.82:1 |
| Second: 1.13:1 | Second: 1.00:1 |
| Third: 1.00:1 |
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 102.0" |
| Overall length | 168.0" |
| Height | 51.9" |
| Overall width | 70.5" |
| Track front/rear | 57.0/59.0" |
| Ground clearance | 6.0" |
| Frame | Box-section, X-braced |
| Body | Glass-reinforced plastic (fiberglass), 2-seat convertible |
| Front suspension | Independent; unequal-length A- arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, anti-roll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic, internal-expanding, 11-inch diameter drums, 157 square inches effective lining area (121 square inches with optional sintered metallic linings) |
| Wheels | 15-inch bolt on steel |
| Tires | 6.70 x 15, 4-ply |
| Curb weight | 2730-2850 lb |
| Rear axle type | Hypoid semi-floating |
| Rear axle ratio | 3.70:1 (4.56, 4.11 and 3.55 optional) |
| Steering | Saginaw worm-and-ball, 16:1 ratio |
| Turning circle | 37 feet |
| 283 bhp/3-speed -- depending on axle ratio | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph | 5.9-8.9 sec |
| 0-1/4-mile | 15.8 sec @ 88 mph - 14.2 sec @ 95 mph |
| Top speed | 121-135 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 10-16 mpg |
| RPO 101 | Heater | $115 |
|---|---|---|
| RPO 102 | Signal-seeking AM radio | $185 |
| RPO 107 | Parking brake signal | $5 |
| RPO 108 | Courtesy light | $8 |
| RPO 109 | Windshield washer | $11 |
| RPO 290 | 6.70 x 15 White sidewall tires | $15 |
| RPO 313 | Powerglide automatic transmission | $175 |
| RPO 419 | Auxiliary hardtop | $200 |
| RPO 426 | Electric power windows | $60 |
| RPO 449 | Special high-lift camshaft | $175 |
| RPO 469 | Dual four-barrel carburetor equipment | $160 |
| RPO 473 | Hydraulic folding top mechanism | $100 |
1956 Corvette Notes
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