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| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette 8 Series 2934 |
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| Convertible |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$3,120.00
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| No. Produced |
3,467
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Fisher
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
2934
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| Weight |
2,875lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
102 inches
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| Length |
168 inches
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| Width |
70.5 inches
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| Height |
52 inches
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| Front Tread |
56.7 inches
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| Rear Tread |
58.8 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 283 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 225@5200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.05 | |
| Torque | 270@3600 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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| Make |
Carter
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Powerglide automatc | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Not applicable
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| Clutch Size |
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.27 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent coil springs
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| Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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| Steering Gear |
Semi-reversible worm & ball bearing rolling sector
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Milestone Car
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | E56S001001 to E56S004467 | |
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 |
| Digits 1: Series |
| Digits 2-3: Model year |
| Digits 4: Assembly plant |
| Digits 5-10: Production number |
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| Additional Information | | |
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Number produced includes all Corvettes for this year.
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