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Body Specs

Wheelbase:    102 inches
Front Track:    57 inches
Rear Track:    59 inches
Length:    167 inches
Width:    72.24 inches
Height (at Windshield):    48.50 inches
Height (at Roof):   52.16 inches (Unloaded)
  51.25 inches (Loaded)
Turning Circle:    Wall to Wall
  38.58 feet (right); 38.99 feet (left)

  Curb to Curb
  36.55 feet (right); 36.93 feet (left)
Steering ratio:    16:1
Steering Wheel Diameter:    17 ¼ inches
Shipping Weight:    2,705 lbs.
  (Radio / Heater Not Included)
Curb Weight:    2,850 lbs.
  (Radio / Heater Not Included)
Loaded Weight:    2,150 lbs.
  (Radio / Heater Not Included)
Heater:    20.50 lbs.
Radio:    18.36 lbs.
Axle Ratio:    3.55:1
Tire Size:    6.70-15 4 Ply Rating


Engine Specs

Type:    Inline Six Cylinder
Valve Location:    In Head
Bore / Stroke:    3 9/16 inch / 3 15/16 inch
Displacement:    235.5 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio:    8.0 : 1
Gross Horsepower:    150 @ 4,200 RPM
Gross Torque:    223 lb. ft. @ 2,400 RPM
Net Horsepower:    140 @ 4,200 RPM
Net Torque:    216 lb. ft. @ 2,400 RPM
Crankcase Oil Capacity (less filter)    4 Quarts
Recommended Oil Grade    Above 32°: SAE 20W or 30W
  To 10°: SAE 20W
  To -10°: SAE 10W
  Below -10°: SAE 5W
Fuel Tank    17.25 Gallons
Carburetor   Three side draft carburetors with manifolds
  and air ducts to suit design.
Cooling System Capacity    17 ¾ Quarts
Ignition System
Coil    Delco-Remy 1115394
Coil current rating    4 amps
Breaker Gap    .016 - .021"
Spark Plug    AC 45-5 or 43-5

1954 Corvette Options

RPO Description Production       Price
100 Directional Signal 3,640 (100.00%) $16.75
101A Heater 3,640 (100.00%) $91.40
102A AM Radio, Signal Seeking 3,640 (100.00%) $145.15
290B Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 3,640 (100.00%) $26.90
313M Powerglide Automatic Transmission 3,640 (100.00%) $178.35
420A Parking Brake Alarm 3,640 (100.00%) $5.65
421A Courtesy Lights 3,640 (100.00%) $4.05
422A Windshield Washer 3,640 (100.00%) $11.85

Total Production: 3,640
Convertible: 3,640 (100.00%)

Notes: Base Corvette: $2,774.00

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
Polo White 3,230 (88.74%) Red Beige Red
Pennant Blue 300 (8.24%) Beige Beige Red
Sportsman Red 100 (2.75%) Red Beige Red
Black 4 (0.11%) Red Beige Red

Notes: Color quantities are estimates as reliable GM records are not available.

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