Chevy Corvette 1958 Technical Specifications

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1958 Chevy Corvette
  • Years of Manufacture: 1958
  • Number Built: 9168
  • Price at Introduction: n/a
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Models:
    • Convertible
  • ID Location:
    • Left front body hinge pillar
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 177.2 in.
    • Total width: 72.8 in.
    • Height at kerb weight: 52.0 in.
    • Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
    • Front Track: 57 in.
    • Rear Track: 59 in.
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 3050 lb
  • 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
  • 250 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: 250 bhp @ 5000rpm
    • Torque: 305 lb-ft @ 3800rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
    • Other engines available 230 bhp, 245 bhp, 270 bhp and 290 bhp
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • Coil and distributor
  • 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 (250 bhp V8):
    • Standing Quarter Mile: 15.6 secs.
    • Speed at end: 92.4 mph
    • Top Speed: 115 mph
1958 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd/250 bhp)
Speed
Time
0-30 mph
3.2 secs.
0-40 mph
4.4 secs.
0-50 mph
6.3 secs.
0-60 mph
7.6 secs.
0-70 mph
9.8 secs.
0-80 mph
12.3 secs.
0-90 mph
15.2 secs.
0-100 mph
18.5 secs.


Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges)
Year
Model
Year
Series
Prefix
Assembly
Plant
Serial
Range
1958
1958
J
St. Louis
001001 - 109168
1958 Corvette Colour Codes
Exterior Colour
Quantity
Interior Colour
Soft-Top
Wheels
Charcoal
1,631
Beige / Charcoal / Red
Black / White
Silver
Snowcrest White
2,477
Beige / Charcoal / Red
Black / White / Beige
Silver
Silver Blue
2,006
Beige / Charcoal
Beige / White
Silver
Regal Turquoise
510
Charcoal
Black / White
Silver
Panama Yellow
455
Charcoal
Black / White
Silver
Signet Red
1,399
Charcoal / Red
Black / White
Silver
Tuxedo Black
493
Charcoal / Red
Black / White
Silver
Inca Silver
193
Charcoal / Red
Black / White
Silver
Corvette Options: 1958
RPO
Description
Production
%
US$
101
Heater
8,014
87
96
102
AM Radio (Signal Seeking)
6,142
67
144
107
Parking Brake Alarm
2,883
31
5
108
Courtesy Lights
4,600
50
7
109
Windshield Washers
3,384
37
16
276
Wheels, 15x5.5 (5)
404
4
n/a
290
Whitewall Tyres, 6.70 x 15
7,428
81
32
313
Powerglide Automatic Transmission
2,057
22
188
419
Auxiliary Hardtop
5,607
61
215
426
Power Windows
649
7
59
440
Two-Tone Paint Combination
3,422
37
16
469
283ci 245 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors
2,436
27
151
469C
283ci 270 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors
978
11
183
473
Power Operated Folding Top
1,090
12
140
579
283ci 250 hp fuel injected Engine
504
5
484
579D
283ci 290.hp fuel injected Engine
1,007
11
484
677
Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:1
1,123
12
48
678
Positraction Rear Axle, 4.11:1
2,518
27
48
679
Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1
370
4
48
684
Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension
144
2
780
685
4-Speed Manual Transmission
3,764
41
215
1958 Chevy Corvette
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