More About the 1954 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Total Production:
3,640
Notes: Base Corvette: $2,774.00 |
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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 | |
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Notes: Color quantities are estimates as reliable GM records are not available. |
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