| General |
| Wheelbase |
102 in. |
| Track Frt/Rear |
57 in. / 59 in. |
| Length |
177.2 in. |
| Width |
72.8 in. |
| Height |
51.5 in. |
| Frontal Area |
340 sq. in. |
| Ground Clearance |
5.8 in. |
| Curb Weight |
3,092 lbs. |
| Weight Dist. F/R |
53%/47% |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.4 gal. |
| Coolant Capacity |
16.5 qt* |
| * = with heater |
| Chassis and Suspension |
| Frame: |
Welded box section side members, I-beam "X" member, box section, front and rear cross members. |
| Front Suspension: |
Unitized, independent, coil springs, wishbones, 13/16" diameter anti-roll bar. |
| Rear Suspension: |
Rigid axle housing, leaf springs, upper radius rods. |
| Engine Options & Specifications |
| |
Base |
469 |
469C |
579 |
579D |
| Bore |
3.87 |
3.87 |
3.87 |
3.87 |
3.87 |
| Stroke |
3.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
| 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 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
300 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm |
285 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm |
305 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm |
290 lb-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 |
Fuel Inj. |
Fuel Inj. |
| Oil Capacity |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
6 qt. |
| Valvetrain |
hydraulic |
hydraulic |
mechanical |
hydraulic |
mechanical |
| * - Includes light alloy valves, distributor driven tachometer (Dist #1110914), straight through type mufflers. |
1959 Corvette - Drivetrain Specifications:
