1958 Corvette
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| Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear |
Height: 51" Over Hardtop |
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Length: 177.2" |
Width: 72.8" |
Curb Weight: 2,926 lbs. |
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Tire Size: 6.70x15" |
Plant: St. Louis |
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wo 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.1958 Options:
| Code | Description | Quantity |
Price |
| 867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 9 ,168 |
$3,591.00 |
| 101 | Heater | 8,014 |
96.85 |
| 102 | AM Radio | 6,142 |
144.45 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 2,883 |
5.40 |
| 108 | Courtesy Lights | 4,600 |
6.50 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | 3,834 |
16.15 |
| 276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 404 |
0.00 |
| 290 | Whitewall Tries | 7,428 |
31.55 |
| 313 | Powerglide Transmission | 2,057 |
188.30 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,607 |
215.20 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 649 |
59.20 |
| 440 | Two Tone Paint | 3,422 |
16.15 |
| 469 | 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs | 2,436 |
150.65 |
| 469C | 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 978 |
182.95 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 1,090 |
139.90 |
| 579 | 283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection | 504 |
484.20 |
| 579D | 283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel Injection | 1,007 |
484.20 |
| 677 | Positraction Rear Axle 3.70 | 327 |
48.45 |
| 678 | Positraction Rear Axle 4.11 | 1,772 |
48.45 |
| 679 | Positraction Rear Axle 4.56 | Unknown |
48.45 |
| 684 | Heavy Duty Racing Suspension | 51 |
780.10 |
| 685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 664 |
215.20 |
Serial Numbers: E58S001001 through E58S106339
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
| Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
| Charcoal | 1,631 | Bk/W | Silver | Bg/C/R |
| Snowcrest White | 2,477 | Bk/W/Bg | Silver | Bg/C/R |
| Silver Blue | 2,006 | Bg/W | Silver | Bg/C |
| Regal Turquoise | 510 | Bk/W | Silver | C |
| Panama Yellow | 455 | Bk/W | Silver | C |
| Signet Red | 1,399 | Bk/W | Silver | C/R |
| Black | 493 | Bk/W | Silver | C/R |
| Silver | 193 | Bk/W | Silver | C/R |
Abbreviations: Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red Bl=Blue
In 1958, Zora Arkus-Duntov in a Corvette SS hit 183 MPH on the GM proving grounds in Phoenix Arizona.