Chevy Corvette 1953 - 1954 Technical Specifications |
|
|
|
|
- Years of Manufacture: 1953 - 1954
- Number Built: 300
- Price at Introduction: US$3250
- Options:
- RPO 101A Heater: US$91
- RPO 1012B AM Radio (Signal Seeking): US$145
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
167 in.
- Total width: 72.2 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 52.2 in.
- Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
- Front Track: 57.0 in.
- Rear Track: 59.0 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission (2 Speed Automatic):
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 6 Cylinder Inline Engine:
- Capacity: 235.5 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Carter three sidedraft 1-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 3.5625 x 3.9375 in.
- Power: 150 bhp @ 4200rpm
- Torque: 233 lb-ft @ 2400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
|
- Instrumentation:
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
- Fuel gauge
- Water temperature gauge
- Oil pressure guage
- Battery charge gauge
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 16:1
- Turning circle: 36 feet (10.97 metres)
- 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 pressures 22/22 psi
- Notes:
- All 1953-55 Corvettes had removable (as opposed to roll up/down) plastic windows. Black oil-cloth bags were used for stowage.
- Performance:
- Standing Quarter Mile: 17.9 secs.
- Speed at end: 77 mph
- Top Speed: 108 mph
1953 - 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Performance |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
3.6 secs. |
0-40 mph |
5.4 secs. |
0-50 mph |
7.8 secs. |
0-60 mph |
11.1 secs. |
0-70 mph |
14.7 secs. |
0-80 mph |
19.6 secs. |
|
27.5 secs. |
0-100 mph |
39.0 secs. |
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
|
Model
Year |
Series
Prefix |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1953 |
1953 |
E |
Flint |
001001 - 001300 |
1954 |
1954 |
E |
St. Louis |
001001 - 004640 |
|
Engine Types and Designations |
Year |
|
Code |
Carb |
Transmission |
1953 |
235 |
LAY |
3 side draft |
|
1954* |
235 |
LG |
3 side draft |
|
*During the 1954 production run the camshaft was changed, the horsepower increasing to 155. Later design camshafts can be identified by three dots between #5 and #6 inlet cam lobes |
|
1953 - 1957 Corvette Offset Colour Codes |
|
|
Old Number |
Acrylic Offset |
1953-1955 |
Sportsman Red |
DAL70418 |
DDL70966 |
1953-1957 |
Polo White |
DAL8011 |
DDL0829 |
1954-1957 |
Shoreline Beige |
DAL21054 |
DDL23620 |
1954-1955 |
Pennant Blue (Metallic) |
DAL11238 |
DDL13552 |
1954-1955 |
Autumn Bronze (Metallic) |
DAL21151 |
DDL22819 |
1955 |
Corvette Copper (Metallic) |
DAL21207 |
DDL23393 |
1955 |
Harvest Gold |
DAL80739 |
DDL82171 |
1955 |
Gypsy Red |
DAL70575 |
DDL71903 |
1955 |
Woodland Green (Metallic) |
DAL41318 |
DDL44413 |
1956-1957 |
Aztec Copper (Metallic) |
DAL21295 |
DDL21927 |
1956-1957 |
Cascade Green |
DAL41973 |
DDL2561 |
1956-1957 |
Artic Blue (Metallic) |
DAL11537 |
DDL13150 |
1956-1957 |
Venetian Red |
DAL70694 |
DDL71708 |
**Always test thoroughly any paint substitution |
|
|
|
|