1954 Corvette Specifications

Vehicle Specifications	Convertible
Wheelbase, inches	102.0
Length, inches	167.0
Width, inches	72.2
Track, inches	front: 57.0 rear: 59.0
Height, inches	51.3
Curb Weight, pounds	2,890

 

Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible)

Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, antiroll bar, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
rear: Live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers

Wheels/Tires
6.70x15

Brakes
front: 11-inch drum
rear: 11-inch drum

Transmission
2-speed Powerglide

Standard axle ratio
3.55:1

Engine Specifications

Type	ohv I-6
Displacement, liters/cu inch	3.85/235.5
Bore x stroke, inches	3.56 x 3.95
Fuel Management	3 Carter sidedraft
Horsepower @ rpm	150 @ 4200
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot	223 @ 2400

 
Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type	Production	Price
2-door convertible	3,640	$2,774.00

 
Options and Production

Option	Production	Price
Directional Signal	3,640	$16.75
Heater	3,640	91.40
AM Radio, signal seeking	3,640	145.15
Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15	3,640	26.90
Powerglide Automatic Transmission	3,640	178.35
Parking Brake Alarm	3,640	5.65
Courtesy Lights	3,640	4.50
Windshield Washer	3,640	11.85

 

Color Choices and Production

Color Choice	Production	Color Choice	Production
Polo White	3,230	Pennant Blue	300
Sportsman Red	100	Black	4