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The 1958 Corvette Collection

1958 Corvette Convertible. Cherry Red. Awesome Car!

TRANSMISSION- 3 speed manual standard, 4 speed manual and 2 speed auto optional
SHIPPING WEIGHT- 2781 lbs
PRODUCTION TOTAL- 9168
FACTORY PRICE-
CHASSIS DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase- 102 inches
Overall length- 177.2 inches
Front tread- 57 inches
Rear tread- 59 inches
Tires- 6.70X15

Automatic Transmission
4 speed manual transmission
245 horsepower dual carb engine
270 horsepower dual carb engine
250 horsepower fuel injected engine
290 horsepower fuel injected engine
Posi-traction
Heavy duty race suspension and brakes
15X5.5 wheels
Detachable hardtop

Power top
Heater
Different cove color
AM radio
Courtesy lights
Parking brake alarm
Whitewall tires
Power windows
Windshield washer

ENGINE-
Type- 283 cubic inch V-8
Horsepower- 230@5000rpm standard, optional 245, 250 (FI), 270 and 290 (FI)
Compression Ratio- 9.5 to 1
Carburetor- Carter four barrel model, dual 4 barrels and fuel injection optional

Historical Footnotes
There were a few styling changes for 1958. There were now 4 chrome rimmed headlights with a fender length chrome strip running between each pair of lights. Fake louvers were placed on the hood. The grill had four fewer vertical bars. Three horizontal chrome strips were added to each cove. Two vertical chrome bars decorated the trunk. The wraparound front and rear bumpers were larger. The interior changed dramatically. The guages were clustered together. A center console and passenger sissy bar were added. Upholstery was available in red, charcoal, or blue-green. The coves could be had in silver or white. 11% of Corvettes for 1958 were sold with the 290 horsepower FI engine. The FI actually increased gas milaege. The standard 230 horsepower Covette would do 0-60 in 9.2 seconds. One with the 290 horsepower motor would do it in 6.5 seconds.