Chevrolet Corvette 1958–1962 car dimensions: 4501 mm long, 1849 mm wide and 1295 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,327 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 147 litres.
Vinyl-trimmed foam-padded bucket seats are standard and individually adjustable, with factory safety belts. Instruments including tachometer, speedometer and gauges sit directly ahead of the driver, plus an electric clock and passenger assist bar. Crank windows are standard. power windows optional. Heater is optional early in the run and standard by 1962. Transistorized signal-seeking radio is optional. No electronic driver aids are listed.
A large luggage locker sits behind the seats with the spare wheel under the floor. Published luggage space is 5.2 cubic feet.
Heavy-duty brakes and suspension package is an optional extra for harder use. No towing or payload ratings appear in the published specs or brochures.
Soft foam-rubber bucket seats in washable vinyl cushion the two occupants and adjust individually. Long padded armrests sit on each door above door-to-door carpeting. A competition-type wheel faces a full instrument set with tachometer. a passenger assist bar, deep stowage bin and locking glove box complete the layout. Outside-air heater-defroster is built in, roll-up windows seal the cabin, and either a folding soft top or removable hardtop handles weather.
16.4-gallon fuel tank
Seat belts standard
11-inch hydraulic self-energizing brakes with fade-resistant linings
Dual headlights for road illumination
The fuel tank holds 16.4 gallons. Higher-output engines in the range are specified for premium fuel.
Factory servicing literature details lubrication points, brakes, engine, driveline and electrical work for the generation. The engine uses full-pressure lubrication and a full-flow oil filter.
Seat belts are standard equipment. Brakes are 11-inch hydraulic self-energizing units fitted with fade-resistant linings. a mechanical parking brake acts on the rear wheels. Dual headlights and two-speed electric wipers support visibility.
The fiberglass body resists corrosion. A manually operated soft top or removable hardtop, plus vinyl seats and carpet, keep upkeep straightforward for daily or weekend use.
Length 4501 mm, Width 1849 mm, Height 1295 mm, Wheelbase 2591 mm (Corvette 1958–1962)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1958 Chevrolet AMA Specification Sheets.