Model Year Highlights:
- This was the first year for the all new 265ci, V8 engine. V8-equipped Corvettes could be identified by the large gold "V" over the smaller "v" in the Chevrolet script on the front fenders.
- The V8 engines came equipped with chrome plated valve covers with the Chevrolet script.
Available Options |
RPO |
Description |
MFG's Price |
Production |
2934-6 |
Base Roadster - 6-cylinder |
$2,774.00 |
NA |
2934-8 |
Base Roadster - 8-cylinder |
$2,909.00 |
NA |
100 |
Directional Signals |
$16.75 |
700 |
101 |
Heater |
$91.40 |
700 |
102 |
AM Radio, Signal Seeking |
$145.15 |
700 |
290B |
Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 |
$26.90 |
NA |
313M |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
$178.35 |
NA |
420A |
Parking Brake Alarm |
$5.65 |
700 |
421A |
Courtesy Lights |
$4.05 |
700 |
422A |
Windshield Washer |
$11.85 |
700 |
Total Production (all convertibles): |
700 |
Color Options |
RPO |
Exterior |
Interior |
Soft Top |
Production |
567 |
Polo White |
Red |
White/Beige |
325 |
570 |
Pennant Blue |
Dark Beige |
Beige |
45 |
573 |
Corvette Copper |
Dark Beige |
White |
15 |
596 |
Gypsy Red |
Light Beige |
White/Beige |
180 |
632 |
Harvest Gold |
Yellow |
Dark Green |
120 |
Performance Review |
Magazine |
GM |
Road & Track |
Pub. Date |
NA |
July 1955 |
0-30 mph |
NA |
3.2 sec |
0-40 mph |
NA |
4.4 sec |
0-50 mph |
NA |
6.4 sec |
0-60 mph |
NA |
8.7 sec |
0-70 mph |
NA |
11.3 sec |
0-80 mph |
NA |
14.4 sec |
0-90 mph |
NA |
18.9 sec. |
0-100 mph |
NA |
24.7 sec. |
1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
16.3 sec. |
Top Speed |
NA |
119.1 mph |
Braking |
NA |
NA |
Handling |
NA |
NA |