| Wheelbase: 102" |
Track: 57" Front /
58.8" Rear |
Height: 51" Over
Hardtop |
| Length: 168" |
Width: 70.5" |
Curb Weight: 2,875
lbs. |
| Tire Size: 6.70x15" |
Plant: St. Louis |
|
The Corvette received its first major body redesign in 1956.
Only the instrument panel remained the same. The new design featured roll-up windows and
power assist optional. External door handles and locks exposed headlights and the famous
side cove. This was also the first year for two-tone paint, seat belts, factory hard tops,
and the 1956 Corvette was the first car to offer a "Transistorized" AM Radio,
and "Dual Point" Distributors. Dual four-barrel carburetors were available as an
option on the V-8.
1956 Options:
| Code |
Description |
Quantity |
Price |
| 2934 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
3,467 |
$3,467.00 |
| 101 |
Heater |
Unknown |
123.65 |
| 102 |
AM Radio |
2,717 |
198.90 |
| 107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
2,685 |
5.40 |
| 108 |
Courtesy Lights |
2,775 |
8.65 |
| 109 |
Windshield Washers |
2,815 |
11.85 |
| 290 |
Whitewall Tries |
Unknown |
32.30 |
| 313 |
Powerglide Transmission |
Unknown |
188.50 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
2,076 |
215.20 |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
547 |
64.60 |
| 440 |
Two Tone Paint |
1,259 |
19.40 |
| 449 |
Hi-Lift Camshaft |
111 |
188.30 |
| 469 |
265ci 225hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. |
3,080 |
172.20 |
| 471 |
Rear Axle 3.27 Ratio |
Unknown |
0.00 |
| 473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
2,682 |
107.60 |
Serial Numbers: E56S001001 through E56S004467
Base Engine: 265ci V8 210hp
Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
Onyx Black |
810 |
White/Black |
Black |
Red |
Aztec Copper |
402 |
Beige/White |
Copper |
Beige |
Cascade Green |
290 |
Beige/White |
Green |
Beige |
Arctic Blue |
390 |
Beige/White |
Blue |
Beige/Red |
Venetian Red |
1,043 |
Beige/White |
Red |
Red |
Polo White |
532 |
Black/White |
Red/Silver |
Red |
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