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The 1956 Corvette Specifications




1956 heralded an all new, streamlined body for the Corvette with honest-to-goodness roll-up windows, allowing the previous Corvette "roadster" to finally qualify as a true "convertible." Engine choices were up to three now, and nearly all buyers opted for the 225 hp, dual four barrel carbureted 265 c.i. V-8. Transmission choices were split nearly 50-50 between autos and 3-speed manual units. A rare option was the special high-lift camshaft which provided an (unofficial) output of 240 hp! All these improvements were evident in the showroom as production rose to 3,467 total units.

1956 Corvette Options
RPO# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY $ RETAIL
2934 Base Corvette Convertible 3,467 3,120.00
101 Heater n/a 123.65
102 AM Radio, Signal Seeking 2,717 198.90
107 Parking Brake Alarm 2,685 5.40
108 Courtesy Lights 2,775 8.65
109 Windshield Washers 2,815 11.85
290 6.70x15 Whitewall Tires n/a 32.30
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission n/a 188.50
419 Auxillary Hardtop 2,076 215.20
426 Power Windows 547 64.60
440 Two-Tone Exterior Paint 1,259 19.40
449 Special High-Lift Camshaft 111 188.30
469 265ci, 225hp Engine (2x4 carburetor) 3,080 172.20
471 Rear Axle, 3.27:1 Ratio n/a 0.00
473 Power Operated Folding Top 2,682 107.60


1956 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY
- Onyx Black 810
- Polo White 532
- Venetian Red 1,043
- Arctic Blue 390
- Aztec Copper 402
- Cascade Green 290


1956 Corvette Interior Color Choices
CODE COLOR
- Beige Vinyl (887 Built)
- Red Vinyl (2,580 Built)


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