| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Class: B Model: Corvette #2934 1955-1956 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Convertible Fiberglass body Dry Weight: 2829 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 90° V-8 (OHV) Bore & stroke ..... 3.75" x 3.00" Capacity .......... 4343 cc Comp ratio ........ 9.25:1, 8:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1.61",Exhaust 1.35" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy w/steel strut Piston weight ..... 18.41 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 21°30'/35° BTDC, Close 242°30/252° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 242°30'/256° BBDC, Close 23°30/31° ATDC Valve lift: ....... Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.725" Exhaust ... 1.505" Valve spring ...... Outer 79 lbs @ 1.696":169 lbs @1.306" Inner 10 lb Carburation ....... One or Two Carter WCFB 4 bbl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 2.94 2.21 Powerglide 2 1.68 1.32 3 1.00 1.00 4 5 Final drive ratios: 3.27,3.55,3.70, 4.11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 101.85" Track dimension, front ...... 57" Track dimension, rear ....... 59" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 21:1 Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 6.70 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT