More About the 1958 Corvette
1958 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase: | 102.00 inches: |
| Front Track: | 57.00 inches |
| Rear Track: | 59.00 inches: |
| Length: | 177.2 inches |
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Width
Including Bumpers / Moldings: |
72.8 inches: |
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Width
Not Including Bumpers / Moldings: |
70.3 inches: |
| Front Overhang: | 33.0 inches |
| Rear Overhang: | 42.2 inches: |
| Height (at Windshield): | 49.2 inches |
| Height (Loaded, Hard Top): | 51.9 inches |
| Height (Loaded, Folding Top): | 52.0 inches |
| Hood Opening: | Front (reverse alligator) |
| Finish (paint type): | Lacquer |
| Turning Diameter: |
38.5 feet (right); 39.0 feet (left)
wall - wall 36.5 feet (right); 37.0 feet (left) curb - curb |
| Steering gear ratio: | 16.3:1: |
| Steering Wheel Turns: | 3.25: |
| Tire Size: | 6.70-15 4 Ply Rating: |
| Tire Type: | Rayon |
| Three Speed Transmission: |
1st Gear 2.21:1
2nd Gear 1.32:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.25:1 |
| Four Speed Transmission Close Ratio: |
1st Gear 2.21:1
2nd Gear 1.66:1 3rd Gear 1.31:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 |
| Axle Ratio: |
3.70:1; Optional: 4.11:1, 4.56:1
Automatic: 3.55:1 |
| Transmission Synchromesh: |
Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
Four Speed: All Four Gears: |
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| Type: | V8 |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: | 3.875" / 3.00" |
| Displacement: | 283 Cubic Inches |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5 : 1 |
| Crankshaft Material: | Forged Steel |
| Camshaft Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Normal Oil Pressure: |
35 psi
@ 2,000 RPM |
| Oil Pressure Gauge: | Electric |
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Crankcase Oil Capacity:
(less filter) |
5 Quarts |
| Recommended Oil Grade: |
Above 32°: SAE 20W or SAE 20
To 0°: SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30 Below 0°: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20 |
| Fuel Tank: | 16.4 Gallons |
| Fuel Filter: | Strainer |
| Fuel Pump: | Mechanical |
| Fuel Pressure: | 5¾ - 6¼ PSI |
| Carburetor: | Carter 3746384 Single 4 barrel |
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Carburetor:
Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469 |
Carter 3744002 (front)
/ 3744004 (rear) |
| Cooling System Capacity: |
17 Quarts (with
heater) 16 Quarts (without heater) |
| Cooling System Frontal Area: | 380 sq. in. |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: | 6 ¼ - 7 ¾ PSI |
| Thermostat Type: | Choke |
| Thermostat Opening: | 160° F |
| Battery: |
Delco 2 S1r 53-W
(12 volt, nine plate) 53 Amp-hour @ 20 hour rate |
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Horsepower |
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| Standard Engine: |
230 hp @ 4,600 RPM;
Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM |
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Code 469A:
(Two Four Barrel Carburetors) |
245 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 300 ft-lb. @ 3,800 RPM |
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Code 469C:
(Two Four Barrel Carburetors, Special Camshaft) |
270 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
Torque: 285 lb-ft @ 4,200 RPM |
| Code 579A Fuel Injection: |
250 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 305 lb-ft @ 3,800 RPM |
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Code 579B:
(Special Camshaft) |
290 hp
@ 6,200 RPM; Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM |
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Fuel Injection |
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| Manufacturer: | Rochester Products |
| Model: | 7014900 (Code 579B, 283 hp) |
| Recommended Fuel: | Premium |
| Fuel Pump: | Mechanical |
| Fuel Pressure: | 5 ¼ - 6 ½ PSI |
| Inlet Manifold: | Cast Aluminum |
| Air Cleaner Type: | Dry |
| Air Meter Location: | Engine Left Side |
| Plenum Chamber: |
Integral With
Inlet Manifold |
| Ram Pipe Length: | 12 Inches |
| Fuel Induction: |
Metered as Function
of Air Flow |
| Air / Fuel Ratio Control: |
Vacuum Sensitive
Diaphragm Located on Air Flow Meter |
| Fuel Meter Pump Type: | Gear |
| Fuel Meter Pump Location: |
In Fuel
Meter Assembly |
| Fuel Meter Pump Drive: |
Gear Driven by
Flexible Shaft From Distributor |
| Fuel Meter Pump Pressure: | 300 PSI |
| Injection Nozzles Quantity | 8 |
| Injection Nozzles Material: | Brass |
| Injection Nozzles Location: |
Mounted on Inlet
Manifold Above Intake Ports |
| Injection Nozzles Orifice Size - Fuel: | .0118 inch |
| Injection Nozzles Insulation: | Bakelite |
| Automatic Choke Type: |
Electric, Time
Temperature Type |
| Automatic Choke Location: |
On Air
Meter Assembly |
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Automatic Choke
Current Draw: |
2 amps @ 70° |
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Automatic Choke
Fast Idle Cam: |
Yes |
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Ignition System |
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| Coil: | Delco-Remy 1115091 (FI Engines: 11151007) |
| Coil current rating: |
4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running) |
| Breaker Gap: | .018" |
| Ignition Timing: | 4° BTDC @ 600 RPM idle |
| Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance: | 28 ° @ 3,700 RPM |
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Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:
Standard Engine |
15° @ 15.5 inches Hg |
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Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:
Two Four Barrel Carburetor Fuel Injection with Special Camshaft |
None |
| Spark Plug: | AC 46 |
| Spark Plug Thread: | 14 mm. |
| Spark Plug Torque: | 20 - 25 lb.-ft. |
| Spark Plug Gap: | .035 inch |
| Firing Order: | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
1958 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 101 | Heater | 8,014 (87.41%) | $95.85 |
| 102 | AM Radio, Signal Seeking | 6,142 (66.99%) | $144.45 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 2,883 (31.45%) | $5.40 |
| 108 | Courtesy Light | 4,600 (50.17%) | $6.50 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | 3,384 (36.91%) | $16.15 |
| 276 | Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) | 404 (4.41%) | n/a |
| 290 | Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 | 7,428 (81.02%) | $31.55 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 2,057 (22.44%) | $188.30 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,607 (61.16%) | $215.20 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 649 (7.08%) | $59.20 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Paint Combinatio | 3,422 (37.33%) | $16.15 |
| 469 | 283 cu. in. 245 hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors | 2,436 (26.57%) | $150.65 |
| 469C | 283 cu. in. 270 hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors | 978 (10.67%) | $182.95 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 1,090 (11.89%) | $139.90 |
| 579 | 283 cu. in. 250 hp fuel injected Engine | 504 (5.50%) | $484.20 |
| 579D | 283 cu. in. 290 hp fuel injected Engine | 1,007 (10.98%) | $484.20 |
| 677 | Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:1 | 1,123 (12.25%) | $48.45 |
| 678 | Positraction Rear Axle, 4.11:1 | 2,518 (27.47%) | $48.45 |
| 679 | Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1 | 370 (4.04%) | $48.45 |
| 684 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 144 (1.57%) | $780.10 |
| 685 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 3,764 (41.06%) | $215.20 |
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Total Production:
9,168
Notes: Base Corvette with 283 cu. in. 230 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $3,591.00 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| Charcoal | 1,631 (17.79%) | Beige / Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
| Snowcrest White | 2,477 (27.02%) | Beige / Charcoal / Red | Black / White / Beige | Silver | |
| Silver Blue | 2,006 (21.88%) | Beige / Charcoal | Beige / White | Silver | |
| Regal Turquoise | 510 (5.56%) | Charcoal | Black / White | Silver | |
| Panama Yellow | 455 (4.96%) | Charcoal | Black / White | Silver | |
| Signet Red | 1,399 (15.26%) | Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
| Tuxedo Black | 493 (5.38%) | Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
| Inca Silver | 193 (2.11%) | Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |