Chevy Corvette 1959 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1959
- Number Built: 9670
- Price at Introduction: US$3,745
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
177.2 in.
- Total width: 72.8 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 52.4 in.
- Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
- Front Track: 57 in.
- Rear Track: 59 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- 4 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.66:1
- 3rd: 1.31:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.25:1
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 4.11:1
- Optional 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.56:1
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- 290 bhp V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 283 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: fuel injection
- Bore and Stroke: 3.875 x 3.0 in.
- Power: 290 bhp @ 6200rpm
- Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 4400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Other engines available 230 bhp, 245 bhp, 250 bhp and 270 bhp
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 21:1 standard, 16.3:1 optional
- Turning circle: 39 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Wheels:
- Steel disc wheels with safety rims 15
x 5K
- Tyres:
- 6.70 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (290 bhp V8):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 14.6 secs.
- Speed at end: 95.0 mph
- Top Speed: 130 mph
1959 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd/290 bhp) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
3.1 secs. |
0-40 mph |
4.1 secs. |
0-50 mph |
5.2 secs. |
0-60 mph |
6.7 secs. |
0-70 mph |
7.6 secs. |
0-80 mph |
10.2 secs. |
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12.2 secs. |
0-100 mph |
15.6 secs. |
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
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Model
Year |
Series
Prefix |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1959 |
1959 |
J |
St. Louis |
001001 - 109670 |
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1959 Corvette Colour Codes |
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Quantity |
Interior Colour |
Soft-Top |
Wheels |
Tuxedo Black |
1,594 |
Blue / Black / Red |
Black / White |
Black |
Classic Cream |
223 |
Black |
Black / WhiteBlack / White |
Black |
Frost Blue |
1,024 |
Blue / Red |
Blue / Black / White |
Black |
Crown Sapphire |
888 |
Turquoise |
Black / Turquoise / White |
Black |
Roman Red |
1,542 |
Turquoise |
Black / White |
Black |
Snowcrest White |
3,354 |
Blue / Black / Red / Turquoise |
Blue / Black / Turquoise |
Black |
Inca Silver |
957 |
Black / Red |
Black / White |
Black |
**1959 was the only year a Turquoise soft top was available. |
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Corvette Options: 1959 |
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Production |
% |
US$ |
101 |
Heater |
8,909 |
92 |
102 |
102 |
AM Radio (Signal Seeking) |
7,001 |
72 |
150 |
107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
3,601 |
37 |
5 |
108 |
Courtesy Lights |
3,601 |
37 |
7 |
109 |
Windshield Washers |
7,929 |
82 |
16 |
121 |
Radiator Fan Clutch |
67 |
1 |
22 |
1408 |
Blackwall Tyres 6.70 x 15 nylon |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1625 |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
261 |
Sunshades |
3,722 |
38 |
11 |
276 |
Wheels 15 x 5.5 (5 inclusive of spare) |
214 |
2 |
n/a |
290 |
Whitewall Tyres 6.70 x 15 |
8,173 |
85 |
32 |
313 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
1,878 |
19 |
199 |
419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
5,481 |
57 |
237 |
426 |
Power Windows |
587 |
6 |
59 |
440 |
Two-Tone Paint Combination |
2,931 |
30 |
16 |
469 |
283ci 245 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors |
1,417 |
15 |
151 |
469C |
283ci 270 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors |
1,846 |
19 |
183 |
473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
661 |
7 |
140 |
579 |
283ci 270 hp Fuel Injected Engine |
175 |
2 |
484 |
579D |
283ci 290.hp Fuel Injected Engine |
745 |
8 |
484 |
675 |
Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:1 |
4,170 |
43 |
48 |
678 |
Positraction Rear Axle, 4.11:1 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
679 |
Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
684 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension |
142 |
3 |
425 |
685 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
4,175 |
43 |
188 |
686 |
Metallic Brakes |
333 |
3 |
27 |
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