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With new body design, Corvette sales continued to rise. |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1958 the Corvette received new body designs with quad headlamps, a washboard hood featuring simulated louvers, twin decklid chrome strips and simulated front fender air scoops. Adding 2 inches to the width and 10 in length, amazingly the Corvette was little changed in weight with the base model weighing in at 2,793lbs. Engine options continued to improve for 1958 as the fuel injected 283 now produced up to 290 hp. As did performance, sales continued to rise also with 9,168 Corvettes produced in 1958.1958 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Corvette | |||||
J | 67 | 2 Dr Convertible | $3,591 | 2,781 lbs | 9,168 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Lenght | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Corvette | 102 in | 177.2 in | 72.8 in | 57 in | 59 in | 6.70 x 15 |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Options
Code | Description | Price |
101 | Heater | $96.85 |
102 | Signal Seeking AM Radio | $144.45 |
107 | Parking Brake Alarm | $5.40 |
108 | Courtesy Lights | $6.50 |
109 | Windshield Washers | $16.15 |
276 | 15 x 5.5 Wheels | No Charge |
290 | 6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires | $31.55 |
685 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | $215.20 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | $188.30 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | $215.20 |
426 | Power Windows | $59.20 |
440 | Two-Tone Paint | $16.15 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | $139.90 |
677 | 3.70 Positraction Rear Axle | $48.45 |
678 | 4.11 Positraction Rear Axle | $48.45 |
679 | 4.56 Positraction Rear Axle | $45.10 |
684 | Heavy-Duty Brakes & Suspension | $780.10 |
469 | 283-cid/245-hp V-8 | $150.65 |
469C | 283-cid/270-hp V-8 | $182.95 |
579 | 283-cid/250-hp V-8 | $484.20 |
579D | 283-cid/290-hp V-8 | $484.20 |
1958 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 |
CQ | 8-283 | 230 | 300 | 3-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
CR | 8-283 | 250 | 305 | 3-Speed Manual | Fuel Injection |
CS | 8-283 | 290 | 290 | 3-Speed Manual | Fuel Injection |
CT | 8-283 | 245 | 300 | 3-Speed Manual | 2 - 4 BC |
CU | 8-283 | 270 | 285 | 3-Speed Manual | Fuel Injection |
DG | 8-283 | 230 | 300 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
DH | 8-283 | 250 | 305 | Powerglide | Fuel Injection |
DJ | 8-283 | 245 | 300 | Powerglide | 2 - 4 BC |
Transmission Codes
Transmission | Location |
3-Speed Manual | Stamped on rear face of upper right corner |
3-Speed Manual (close-ratio) | Stamped on rear face of upper right corner |
4-Speed Manual | Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover. |
Powerglide | Stamped on the bottom of oil pan |
Corvette 2-Speed Powerglide | Not Available |
Plant and Type Designation Prefix | Plant | Transmission Type |
W | Warner Gear | 4-Speed |
S | Saginaw | 3-Speed, Overdrive* |
C | Cleveland | Powerglide |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
512B - Inca Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 2436L | ![]() |
500A - Charcoal Metallic Lucite® Code - 2703L | Not Available |
502A - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 2696L | Not Available | 506A - Signet Red Lucite® Code - 2704LH | Not Available |
504A -Regal Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 2702L | Not Available | 508A - Panama Yellow Lucite® Code - 2705LH | Not Available |
510A - Snowcrest White Lucite® Code - 2697L Dulux® Code - 93-91249 | ![]() |
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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). |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Cove Colors
Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
512B - Inca Silver Metallic | See Code 512B | 510A - Snowcrest White | See Code 510A |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 2696L | Not Available | Signet Red Lucite® Code - 2704LH | Not Available |
Charcoal Metallic Lucite® Code - 2703L | 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 |
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