- Years of Manufacture: 1956
- Number Built: 3467
- Price at Introduction: n/a
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
168 in.
- Total width: 70.5 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 52.0 in.
- Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
- Front Track: 56.7 in.
- Rear Track: 58.8 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 3.55:1
- Optional 3.27:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1
- 6 Cylinder Inline Engine:
- Capacity: 235.5 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Carter three sidedraft 1-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 3.5625 x 3.9375 in.
- Power: 150 bhp @ 4200rpm
- Torque: 233 lb-ft @ 2400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
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- V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 265 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Carter 4-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 3.75 x 3.0 in.
- Power: 225 bhp @ 5200rpm
- Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 3600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.25:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 16:1
- Turning circle: 37 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Wheels:
- Steel disc wheels with safety rims 15
x 5K
- Tyres:
- 6.70 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure L6: 22/22 psi
- Tyre pressure V8: 24/24 psi
- Performance (V8):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 15.9 secs.
- Speed at end: 88 mph
- Top Speed: 129 mph
1956 Chevrolet Corvette V8 Performance (3 spd.) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
2.9 secs. |
0-40 mph |
4.0 secs. |
0-50 mph |
5.5 secs. |
0-60 mph |
7.4 secs. |
0-70 mph |
10.0 secs. |
0-80 mph |
12.5 secs. |
|
16.3 secs. |
0-100 mph |
20.8 secs. |
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
|
Model
Year |
Series
Prefix |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1956 |
1956 |
E |
St. Louis |
001001 - 004467 |
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