1955 Corvette    (Generation C1)

1955 Corvette

1955 Corvette Interior

Convertible Price: $2934

Standard Engine: 235 - 6 cyl.

Optional Engine: 265 - 8 cyl.

Horsepower: 150 HP Base (195 HP V8)

Units Produced:
700

Top Speed: 120 MPH

Highlights of This Year:
Large gold "V" in Corvette Logo on side of car to signify available V8, V8 weight was 30 to 40 LBS less than the Chevy 6, Three speed manual transmission debuts during this year, Gas mileage increase with V8

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