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| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Series 867 | ||
| Sport Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| 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 | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| 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. | |||