1958 Chevrolet Corvette specifications

Body

  • Generic Type: Car
  • Roof Type: Convertible
  • Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
  • No Side Doors: 2

Brakes

  • Front Brakes - Type: Drum
  • Rear Brakes - Type: Drum

Chassis

  • Chassis Type: Body-on-Frame
  • Engine Layout: Longitudinal
  • Engine Position: Front

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: RWD

Engine

  • Configuration: V
  • Cylinders: 8
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Displacement: 4.6 l ( 283 cu in )
  • Max. Power: 230 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 4800
  • Max. Torque: 300 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 3000

Exterior Dimensions

  • Wheelbase: 102 in
  • Height - Body: 51.1 in
  • Width - Overall: 70.5 in
  • Length: 177.2 in
  • Front Track: 57 in ( 57.0 in )
  • Rear Track: 59 in ( 59.0 in )
  • Overhang - Front: 33 in ( 33.0 in )
  • Overhang - Rear: 42.2 in
  • Angle - Approach: 20.0
  • Angle - Breakover: 14.5
  • Angle - Departure: 14.4

Interior Dimensions

  • Head Room - 1st Row: 34.7 in
  • Shlder Room - 1st Row: 49.4 in
  • Hip Room - 1st Row: 49.1 in
  • Leg Room - 1st Row: 44.2 in
  • Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2

Powertrain

  • Powertrain: Internal Combustion

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 1
  • Max. Passenger Capacity: 2

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: Double A-arm
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Solid axle

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Automatic
  • Forward Gears: 4

Utility

  • Cargo Access: Trunk

Wheels / Tires

  • Tire Size F (,R): 6.7x15