More About the 1956 Corvette
1956 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase: | 102 inches |
| Front Track: | 57.00 inches |
| Rear Track: | 59.00 inches |
| Length: | 168.01 inches |
| Width: | 70.46 inches |
| Height (at Windshield): | 51.09 inches |
| Turning Circle: | 36.55 feet (right); 36.93 feet (left) |
| Steering Ratio: | 16:1 |
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Shipping Weight:
(fuel and water not included) |
2,730 lbs. (manual transmission)
2,845 lbs. (automatic transmission) |
| Axle Ratio: |
3.70:1
Optional: 3.27:1, 4.11:1 |
| Tire Size: | 6.70-15 4 Ply Rating |
Engine Specs |
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| Type: | V8 |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: | 3.750" / 3.00" |
| Displacement: | 265 Cubic Inches |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.25 : 1 |
| Maximum Brake Horsepower: |
195 @ 5,000 RPM
225 @ 5,200 RPM with two four barrel carburetors Code 469 240 with high-lift camshaft Code 449 |
| Maximum Torque: |
260 lb. ft. @ 3,000 RPM
270 @ 3,600 RPM with two four barrel carburetors Code 469 |
| Crankshaft Material: | Drop Forged Steel |
| Crankshaft Weight: | 47.75 lbs. |
| Piston Weight: | 18.77 oz. |
| Recommended Idle: | 425 (In Drive) |
| Camshaft Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Normal Oil Pressure: | 30 psi @ 1170 - 1200 RPM |
| Oil Pressure Gauge: | Electric |
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Crankcase Oil Capacity:
(less filter) |
4 Quarts |
| Recommended Oil Grade: |
Above 32°: SAE 20W or 30W
To 0°: SAE 10W or 10W-30 To -10°: SAE 10W Below 0°: SAE 5W or 5W-20 Sustained high speed driving, above 90°, SAE 30 |
| Fuel Tank: | 16.4 Gallons |
| Fuel Filter: | Strainer (in fuel tank) |
| Fuel Pump: | Mechanical |
| Fuel Pressure: | 4 - 5¼ psi |
| Carburetor: | Carter WCFB 2366SA |
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Carburetor:
Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469 |
Carter WCFB 2419S (front) / WCFB 2362S (rear) |
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Cooling System Capacity:
(without heater) |
16 Quarts |
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Cooling System Capacity:
(with heater) |
17 Quarts |
| Thermostat Opening | 160° F |
| Battery |
Delco 25M53W (12 volt, nine plate)
53 Amp-hour @ 20 hour rate |
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Ignition System |
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| Coil: | Delco-Remy 1115091 |
| Coil current rating: |
4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running) |
| Breaker Gap: | .016 - .021" |
| Ignition Timing: | 4° BTC @ idle |
| Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance: | 13 ¾° @ 1,750 RPM |
| Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance: | 13 ¾° @ 15" Hg. |
| Spark Plug: | AC 43-5R |
| Spark Plug Thread: | 14 mm. |
| Spark Plug Torque: | 20 - 25 lb.-ft. |
| Spark Plug Gap: | .033" - .038" |
| Firing Order: | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
1956 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 101 | Heater | n/a | $123.65 |
| 102 | AM Radio, Signal Seeking | 2,717 (78.37%) | $198.90 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 2,685 (77.44%) | $5.40 |
| 108 | Courtesy Lights | 2,775 (80.04%) | $8.65 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | 2,815 (81.19%) | $11.85 |
| 290 | Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 | n/a | $32.30 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | n/a | $188.50 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 2,076 (59.88%) | $215.20 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 547 (15.78%) | $64.60 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Paint Combination | 1,259 (36.31%) | $19.40 |
| 449 | Special High-Lift Camshaft | 111 (3.20%) | $188.30 |
| 469 | 265ci, 225hp Engine (2 4 bbl. carburetors) | 3,080 (88.84%) | $172.20 |
| 471 | Rear Axle, 3.27:1 ratio | n/a | n/a |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 2,682 (77.36%) | $107.60 |
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Total Production:
3,467
Notes: Base Corvette with 265 cu. in. engine and three speed manual transmission: $3,120.00 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| Onyx Black | 810 (23.36%) | Red | Black / White | Black | |
| Aztec Copper | 402 (11.60%) | Beige | Beige / White | Copper | |
| Cascade Green | 290 (8.36%) | Beige | Beige / White | Green | |
| Arctic Blue | 390 (11.25%) | Beige / Red | Beige / White | Blue | |
| Venetian Red | 1,040 (30.00%) | Red | Beige / White | Red | |
| Polo White | 532 (15.34%) | Red | Black / White | Red | |
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Notes: Interior quantities: Beige: 887; Red: 2,580. |
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