1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Brought back from near extinction, the 1956 Corvette was restyled with stunning new designs including an all-new body featuring "concave" sides with a two-tone option, outside door handles, roll-up windows and an optional removable hardtop. The 6 cylinder engine was dropped and the Turbo-Fire 265 V8 was now standard, and when coupled with the close ratio 3-speed manual transmission it offered a great package for Sports Car Enthusiasts.

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvette
E	2934	2 Dr Convertible	$2,900	2,730 lbs	3,467

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Lenght	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvette	102 in	168 in	70.5 in	57 in	59 in	6.70 x 15

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code	Description	Price
101	Heater	$124.00
102	Signal Seeking AM Radio	$199.00
107	Parking Brake Alarm	$5.00
108	Courtesy Lights	$9.00
109	Windshield Washers	$12.00
290	6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires	$32.00
313	Powerglide Transmission	$189.00
419	Auxiliary Hardtop	$215.00
426	Power Windows	$65.00
440	Two-Tone Paint	$19.00
449	Special High-Lift Camshaft	$188.00
469	265-cid/225-hp V-8	$172.00
471	3.27 Rear Axle Ratio	Not Available
473	Power Operated Folding Top	$108.00

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
FG	8-265	225	270	Powerglide	2 - 4 BC
FK	8-265	210	270	Powerglide	4 BC
GR	8-265	225	270	3-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
GU	8-265	240	270	3-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
GV	8-265	210	270	3-Speed Manual	4 BC

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
709 - Shoreline Beige Lucite® Code - 1726	Not Available	704 - Silver Lucite® Code - 2080	Not Available
712 - Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 1693	Not Available	709 - Aztec Copper Lucite® Code - 2414	Not Available
718 - Polo White Lucite® Code - 1783H	Not Available	714 - Venetian Red Lucite® Code - 2415H	Not Available
713 - Arctic Blue Lucite® Code - 2413	Not Available	712, 758 - Cascade Green Lucite® Code - 2416	Not Available
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Cove Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Not Available - Imperial Ivory	Not Available	709 - Shoreline Beige	See Code 709
704 - Silver	See Code 704

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Beige Lucite® Code - Not Available	Not Available	Red Lucite® Code - Not Available	Not Available

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
AD		3.27	12 Bolt
AE		3.36	12 Bolt
AH	AN	3.70	12 Bolt
AJ	AP	4.11	12 Bolt
	AQ	4.56	12 Bolt