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Corvette Specs, Options: Year by Year
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1953 Corvette Specs
More About the 1953 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase | 102 inches |
| Front Track | 57 inches |
| Rear Track | 59.00 inches |
| Length | 167.00 inches |
| Width | 72.24 inches |
| Height (at Roof) |
52.16 inches (Unloaded)
51.25 inches (Loaded) |
| Turning Circle |
Wall to Wall
38.58 feet (right); 38.99 feet (left) Curb to Curb 36.55 feet (right); 36.93 feet (left) |
| Steering ratio | 16.0:1 |
| Steering Wheel Diameter | 17 ¼ inches |
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Shipping Weight
(fuel and water not included) |
2,705 lbs.
(Radio / Heater Not Included) |
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Shipping Weight
(fuel, gas, radio, heater and water not included) |
2,705 lbs. |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55:1 |
| Tire Size | 6.70-15 4 Ply Rating |
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| Type: | Inline Six Cylinder |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: | 3 9/16 inch / 3 15/16 inch |
| Displacement: | 235.5 Cubic Inches |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.0 : 1 |
| Horsepower: | 150 @ 4,200 RPM |
| Max. Torque: | 223 lb. ft. @ 2,400 RPM |
| Crankcase Oil Capacity (less filter) | 4 Quarts |
| Recommended Oil Grade |
Above 32°: SAE 20W
To 10°: SAE 20W To -10°: SAE 10W Below -10°: SAE 5W |
| Fuel Tank | 17.25 Gallons |
| Carburetor | Three side draft carburetors - Carter 3706989 |
| Cooling System Capacity |
18 ¼ Quarts - With Heater
17 ¾ Quarts - Without Heater |
| Ignition System | |
| Coil | Delco-Remy 1115394 |
| Coil current rating | 4 amps |
| Breaker Gap | .016 - .021" |
| Spark Plug | AC 45-5 or 43-5 |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Centrifugal Advance |
Start: 224 - 375 RPM
12° - 14° @ 1,750 RPM |
| Vacuum Advance |
Start: 4.0 - 6.0 inches Hg
Max.: 13° - 17° @ 10.0 - 7.5 inches Hg |
| Breaker Gap | .013 inch - .018 inch |
| Initial Timing | 2° ATC |
| Rear Axle Ratio | 3.55:1 |
| Wheel Size | 15 x 5K |
1953 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 101A | Heater | 300 (100.00%) | $91.4 |
| 102B | AM Radio, signal seeking | 300 (100.00%) | $145.16 |
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Total Production:
300
Notes: Base Corvette with six cylinder engine: $3,498.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| Polo White | 300 (100.00%) | Red | Black | Red | |
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Notes: All 1953 Corvettes were polo white with red interior. |
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