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1953 - 1962 Corvette Powertrain Summary
Below is a summary of Corvette Powertrain combinations from 1953 - 1962. Note: Information comes from the 1953 to 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Parts and Illustration Catalog, Effective - June 1982.
| Engine |
Cu. In. Displ. |
Comp Ratio.> |
Bore |
Stroke |
Gross H.P. |
Net H.P. |
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Transmission> |
| 1953 |
| 6 Cyl. |
235 |
8.0 |
3-9/16" |
3-15/16" |
150 @ 4200 RPM |
140 @ 4200 RPM |
3-Side Draft Single Barrel |
Powerglide |
| 1954-1955 (1st Series) |
| 6 Cyl. |
235 |
8.0 |
3-9/16" |
3-15/16" |
150 @ 4200 RPM |
140 @ 4200 RPM |
3-Side Draft Single Barrel |
Powerglide |
| 1955 (2nd Series) |
| 6 Cyl. |
235 |
8.0 |
3-3/4" |
3" |
155 @ 4200 RPM |
140 @ 4000 RPM |
3-Side Draft Single Barrel |
Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
265 |
8.0 |
3-3/4" |
3" |
195 @ 5000 RPM |
180 @ 4800 RPM |
4-Barrel |
Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
265 |
8.0 |
3-3/4" |
3" |
195 @ 5000 RPM |
180 @ 4800 RPM |
4-Barrel |
3-Speed |
| 1956 |
| 8 Cyl. |
265 |
9.25 |
3-3/4" |
3" |
210 @ 5200 RPM |
180 @ 4600 RPM |
4-Barrel |
3-Speed Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
265 |
9.25 |
3-3/4" |
3" |
225 @ 5200 RPM |
196 @ 4800 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
3-Speed Powerglide |
| 1957 |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
220 @ 4800 RPM |
190 @ 4600 RPM |
4-Barrel |
Close Ratio Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
245 @ 5000 RPM |
215 @ 4800 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
Close Ratio Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
250 @ 5000 RPM |
225 @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel Injection |
Close Ratio Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
270 @ 6000 RPM |
230 @ 6000 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
Close Ratio |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
10.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
283 @ 6200 RPM |
240 @ 5600 RPM |
Fuel Injection |
Close Ratio |
| * MAXIMUM performance engines have special performance-type camshaft, high-speed valve system and mechanicle valve lifters. All other engines have hydraulic valve lifters. |
| 1958 |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
230 @ 4800 RPM |
195 @ 4600 RPM |
4-Barrel |
3-Speed, 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
245 @ 5000 RPM |
215 @ 4800 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
3-Speed, 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
270 @ 6000 RPM |
230 @ 6000 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
3-Speed, 4-Speed |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
250 @ 5000 RPM |
225 @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel Injection |
3-Speed, 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
10.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
290 @ 6200 RPM |
240 @ 5600 RPM |
Fuel Injection |
3-Speed, 4-Speed |
| * MAXIMUM performance engines have special performance-type camshaft, high-speed valve system and mechanicle valve lifters. All other engines have hydraulic valve lifters. |
| 1959 |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
230 @ 4800 RPM |
195 @ 4600 RPM |
4-Barrel |
3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
245 @ 5000 RPM |
215 @ 4800 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
270 @ 6000 RPM |
230 @ 6000 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
250 @ 5000 RPM |
225 @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel Injection |
3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
10.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
290 @ 6200 RPM |
245 @ 5600 RPM |
Fuel Injection |
3 or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * Includes special performance type camshaft. |
| 1960 - 1961 |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
230 @ 4800 RPM |
195 @ 4600 RPM |
4-Barrel |
3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
245 @ 5000 RPM |
215 @ 4800 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
270 @ 6000 RPM |
230 @ 6000 RPM |
Dual 4-Barrel |
3 or 4-Speed |
| 8 Cyl. |
283 |
9.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
275 @ 5200 RPM |
- |
Fuel Injection |
3 or 4-Speed |
| * 8 Cyl. |
283 |
10.5 |
3-7/8" |
3" |
315 @ 5200 RPM |
- |
Fuel Injection |
3 or 4-Speed |
| * Includes special performance type camshaft. |
| 1962 |
| 8 Cyl. |
327 |
10.5 |
4" |
3-1/4" |
250 @ 4400 RPM |
210 @ 4400 RPM |
4-Barrel |
3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
327 |
10.5 |
4" |
3-1/4" |
300 @ 5000 RPM |
- |
Large 4-Barrel |
3-Speed or 4-Speed, Powerglide |
| 8 Cyl. |
327 |
11.25 |
4" |
3-1/4" |
340 @ 6000 RPM |
- |
Large 4-Barrel |
3 or 4-Speed |
| 8 Cyl. |
327 |
11.25 |
4" |
3-1/4" |
360 @ 6000 RPM |
- |
Fuel Injection |
3 or 4-Speed |
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