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1953 Chevrolet Corvette Series 2934
Roadster
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,498.00
No. Produced 300
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2
Model Number
Weight 2,886lbs
Wheelbase 102 inches
Length 167.3 inches
Width 69.8 inches
Height 51.5 inches
Front Tread 57 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 235.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 15/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 150@4200
Rated Horsepower 30.4
Torque 223@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers LA1001 to LA1183450
Engine No. Location On boss on right side of engine to rear of distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Sidedraft single
Make Carter
Type Powerglide 2-speed automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 2
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & sector
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type Whitewall
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17.25 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 8 Pints
Cooling System 17.8 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. E53F001001 to E53F001300
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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Paint Type
Colors Polo White
Standard/Optional Equipment
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