1958 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102"
Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear
Height: 51" Over Hardtop
Length: 177.2"
Width: 72.8"
Curb Weight: 2,926 lbs.
Tire Size: 6.70x15"
Plant: St. Louis
Two 1958 Corvettes entered in the Sebring Grand Prix of Endurance, The last race with official factory participation from
Corvette. Sales of the 1958 Corvette reached 9,168. Enough units were finally sold to turn a profit for Corvette for the first
time. Extensive redesign for 1958 included new body panels, a new instrument panel, and new upholstery. 1958
Corvettes featured another first for any car, dual headlights on each fender and a 160MPH speedometer.
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Engine Options: 283ci 245hp -2 4bbl. Carbs, 283ci 270hp -2 4Bbl Carbs,
283ci 250hp – Fuel Injection, 283ci 290hp – Fuel Injection
In 1958, Zora Arkus-Duntov in a Corvette SS hit 183 MPH on the GM proving grounds in Phoenix Arizona.
