Below is a summary of Corvette Powertrain combinations from 1953 - 1962. Note: Information comes from the 1953 to 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Parts and Illustration Catalog, Effective - June 1982.
| Engine | Cu. In. Displ. | Comp Ratio.> | Bore | Stroke | Gross H.P. | Net H.P. | Induction> | Transmission> |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | ||||||||
| 6 Cyl. | 235 | 8.0 | 3-9/16" | 3-15/16" | 150 @ 4200 RPM | 140 @ 4200 RPM | 3-Side Draft Single Barrel | Powerglide |
| 1954-1955 (1st Series) | ||||||||
| 6 Cyl. | 235 | 8.0 | 3-9/16" | 3-15/16" | 150 @ 4200 RPM | 140 @ 4200 RPM | 3-Side Draft Single Barrel | Powerglide |
| 1955 (2nd Series) | ||||||||
| 6 Cyl. | 235 | 8.0 | 3-3/4" | 3" | 155 @ 4200 RPM | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 3-Side Draft Single Barrel | Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 265 | 8.0 | 3-3/4" | 3" | 195 @ 5000 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 4-Barrel | Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 265 | 8.0 | 3-3/4" | 3" | 195 @ 5000 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 4-Barrel | 3-Speed |
| 1956 | ||||||||
| 8 Cyl. | 265 | 9.25 | 3-3/4" | 3" | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 180 @ 4600 RPM | 4-Barrel | 3-Speed Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 265 | 9.25 | 3-3/4" | 3" | 225 @ 5200 RPM | 196 @ 4800 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | 3-Speed Powerglide |
| 1957 | ||||||||
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 220 @ 4800 RPM | 190 @ 4600 RPM | 4-Barrel | Close Ratio Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 245 @ 5000 RPM | 215 @ 4800 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | Close Ratio Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 250 @ 5000 RPM | 225 @ 4800 RPM | Fuel Injection | Close Ratio Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 270 @ 6000 RPM | 230 @ 6000 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | Close Ratio |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 10.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 283 @ 6200 RPM | 240 @ 5600 RPM | Fuel Injection | Close Ratio |
| * MAXIMUM performance engines have special performance-type camshaft, high-speed valve system and mechanicle valve lifters. All other engines have hydraulic valve lifters. | ||||||||
| 1958 | ||||||||
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 230 @ 4800 RPM | 195 @ 4600 RPM | 4-Barrel | 3-Speed, 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 245 @ 5000 RPM | 215 @ 4800 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | 3-Speed, 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 270 @ 6000 RPM | 230 @ 6000 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | 3-Speed, 4-Speed |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 250 @ 5000 RPM | 225 @ 4800 RPM | Fuel Injection | 3-Speed, 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 10.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 290 @ 6200 RPM | 240 @ 5600 RPM | Fuel Injection | 3-Speed, 4-Speed |
| * MAXIMUM performance engines have special performance-type camshaft, high-speed valve system and mechanicle valve lifters. All other engines have hydraulic valve lifters. | ||||||||
| 1959 | ||||||||
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 230 @ 4800 RPM | 195 @ 4600 RPM | 4-Barrel | 3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 245 @ 5000 RPM | 215 @ 4800 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | 3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 270 @ 6000 RPM | 230 @ 6000 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | 3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 250 @ 5000 RPM | 225 @ 4800 RPM | Fuel Injection | 3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 10.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 290 @ 6200 RPM | 245 @ 5600 RPM | Fuel Injection | 3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * Includes special performance type camshaft. | ||||||||
| 1960 - 1961 | ||||||||
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 230 @ 4800 RPM | 195 @ 4600 RPM | 4-Barrel | 3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 245 @ 5000 RPM | 215 @ 4800 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | 3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 270 @ 6000 RPM | 230 @ 6000 RPM | Dual 4-Barrel | 3 or 4-Speed |
| 8 Cyl. | 283 | 9.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 275 @ 5200 RPM | - | Fuel Injection | 3 or 4-Speed |
| * 8 Cyl. | 283 | 10.5 | 3-7/8" | 3" | 315 @ 5200 RPM | - | Fuel Injection | 3 or 4-Speed |
| * Includes special performance type camshaft. | ||||||||
| 1962 | ||||||||
| 8 Cyl. | 327 | 10.5 | 4" | 3-1/4" | 250 @ 4400 RPM | 210 @ 4400 RPM | 4-Barrel | 3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 327 | 10.5 | 4" | 3-1/4" | 300 @ 5000 RPM | - | Large 4-Barrel | 3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. | 327 | 11.25 | 4" | 3-1/4" | 340 @ 6000 RPM | - | Large 4-Barrel | 3 or 4-Speed |
| 8 Cyl. | 327 | 11.25 | 4" | 3-1/4" | 360 @ 6000 RPM | - | Fuel Injection | 3 or 4-Speed |