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1958 Corvette Specifications
| Dimensions |
| Exterior |
| Wheelbase |
102 in. |
| Track Frt/Rear (in) |
57/58.8 |
| Length |
177.2 in. |
| Width |
72.8 in. |
| Height |
51 in. |
| Front Tread |
57 in. |
| Rear Tread |
59 in. |
| Curb Weight |
3,334 lbs. |
| Weight Dist. F/R (Engine) |
53/47 |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.4 gal. |
| Coolant Capacity |
16.5 qt. (with heater) |
| Interior |
| Headroom |
34.7 in. |
| Hip Room |
21.5 in. per bucket
59.6 in. total |
| Leg Room |
46.5 in. |
| Shoulder Room |
49.4 in. |
| Engine Options & Specifications |
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Base |
469 |
469C |
579 |
579D |
| Bore |
3.875 in. |
3.875 in. |
3.875 in. |
3.875 in. |
3.875 in. |
| Stroke |
3.00 in. |
3.00 in. |
3.00 in. |
3.00 in. |
3.00 in. |
| Displacement |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
283 ci |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
| Horsepower |
230 bhp @ 4,800 RPM |
245 bhp @ 5,000 RPM |
270 bhp @ 6,000 RPM |
250 bhp @ 5,000 RPM |
290 bhp @ 6,200 RPM |
| Torque |
300 lbs.-ft. @ 3,000 RPM |
300 lbs.-ft. @ 3,800 RPM |
285 lbs.-ft. @ 4,200 RPM |
305 lbs.-ft. @ 3,800 RPM |
290 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 RPM |
| Redline |
5,300 rpm |
5,300 rpm |
6,300 rpm |
5,300 rpm |
6,300 rpm |
| Carburetion |
1x4 bbl |
2x4 bbl |
2x4 bbl |
Rochester Fuel Inj. |
Fuel Inj. |
| Oil Capacity |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
| Valvetrain |
hydraulic |
hydraulic |
hydraulic |
hydraulic |
mechanical |
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