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Chevy Corvette 1958 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1958
- Number Built: 9168
- Price at Introduction: n/a
- 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: 52.0 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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- 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:
- 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. |
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15.2 secs. |
0-100 mph |
18.5 secs. |
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
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Model
Year |
Series
Prefix |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1958 |
1958 |
J |
St. Louis |
001001 - 109168 |
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1958 Corvette Color Codes |
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Quantity |
Interior color |
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 |
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Corvette Options: 1958 |
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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 tires, 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. carburetors |
2,436 |
27 |
151 |
469C |
283ci 270 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors |
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 |
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