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| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Series 867 | ||
| Sport Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,563.00 | |
| No. Produced | 9,670 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 2,900lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 102 inches | |
| Length | 177.2 inches | |
| Width | 72.8 inches | |
| Height | 52 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Super Turbo-Fire V8, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 283.0 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.875 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.5 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 230@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.05 | |
| Torque | 300@3000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Suffix CQ (M/T) or DG (A/T) | |
| Engine No. Location | On front right side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.21 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.32 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.51 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.70 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & ball bearing sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 16 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | J59S100001 to J598S109670 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Series | |||
| Digits 2-3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Number produced includes all Corvettes for this year. | |||
| References | |
| http://thevettenet.com/corvette_specs.php | Website www.thevettenet.com/corvette_specs.php |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1959 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1959 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Tuxedo Black | |
| Snowcrest White | ||
| Classic Cream | ||
| Frost Blue Metallic | ||
| Crown Sapphire Metallic | ||
| Roman Red | ||
| Inca Silver Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Powerglide automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Fuel Injection | Opt | |
| Power convertible top | Opt | |
| Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles | Opt | |
| 4-Speed manual transmission | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |