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1955 Chevrolet Corvette 8 Series 2934
Convertible
Standard Specifications
Show Details
Original Base Price
$2,909.00
No. Produced
700
Body
Body Maker
Fisher
No. Doors
2
Passengers
Model Number
2934
Weight
2,805lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase
102 inches
Length
167.3 inches
Width
69.8 inches
Height
51.5 inches
Front Tread
57 inches
Rear Tread
58.8 inches
Engine + Type V8, Valve-in-head Displacement 265.07 cu. in. Cylinders 8 Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 inches Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable Brake Horsepower 195@5000 Rated Horsepower 45 Torque 260@3000
Carburetor
Type
Downdraft 4-barrel
Make
Rochester
Transmission + Type Powerglide automatc Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3
Clutch Type
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Axle Type
Semifloating
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.55 to 1
Suspension
Front
Independent coil springs
Rear
Longitudinal leaf spring
Steering Gear
Worm & sector
Brakes
Service
4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size
11 inches
Rear Size
11 inches
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Size
11 inches
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Milestone Car
VIN/ID VIN/Serial no. VE55S001001 to VE55S001700 VIN Description Total Digits: 11 Digits 1-2: Series Digits 3-4: Model year Digits 5: Assembly plant Digits 6-11: Production number VIN Location
Additional Information
Number produced includes 6 and 8 cylinder models. Although a 3-speed manual trans was listed as standard, Powerglide A/T was a 'required option' according to the Corvette Black Book. 1/2 way through the yr, the Manual trans was available.
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