1954 Chevrolet Corvette

In 1954 Chevrolet continued with the sporty Corvette. While not much had changed from the previous year, new additions for ’54 was the option of exterior color choices with the addition of black, blue and red to the previous year of just white only. A new beige interior was also available. The Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission was still the only transmission available, even though it was technically listed as a $178 option. Sales were on the rise and peaked to 3,640 produced in 1954, up from just 300 in it’s previous first year run.

 

1954 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvette - Six-Cyl
E	2934	2 Dr Roadster	$2,774	2,705 lbs	3,640

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Lenght	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvette	102 in	167 in	70.5 in	57 in	58.8 in	6.70 x 15

1954 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code	Description	Price
100	Directional Signals	$16.75
101A	Heater	$91.40
102A	Signal Seeking AM Radio	$145.15
290B	6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires	$27.00
313M	Powerglide Transmission	$178.35
420A	Parking Brake Alarm	$5.65
421A	Courtesy Lights	$4.05
422A	Windshield Washer	$11.85

1954 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
F54YG	6-235.5	155	223	Powerglide	3 - 1 BC