1954 Corvette Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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For all practical purposes the 1953 and 1954 Corvettes were the same except for some very minor changes. The exception was that 4 colors were offered this year. Minor changes were made to the window storage bag, carburetor air cleaners, starter, and location of the fuel and brake lines.
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| Black | |
| Pennant Blue | |
| Polo White | |
| Sportsman Red |
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1954 Corvette Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1954 Corvette Facts
For all practical purposes, the 1953 and 1954 Corvettes were the same. Minor changes were made to the window storage bag, carburetor air cleaners, starter and location of the fuel and brake lines.
Unlike the previous year’s model, 1954s were available in 4 colors: Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red and Black in addition to Polo White. The soft top was now offered only in beige. The car was available to any customer and sold through all Chevrolet dealers. Approximately 80 percent of 1954 Corvettes were painted Polo White. About 16 percent had a blue exterior.
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The 1954 Blue Flame I-6 was unchanged from the ’53 unit except for much more conventional air cleaners. The earlier units could cause fires under any engine backfire condition.
The 1954 Corvette was now a true production car and as such, 4 paint colors were now offered: Black, Pennant Blue, Polo White, and Sportsman Red.
1954 Corvette Facts – Models Offered
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The 1954 Corvette retained the fiberglass body, chrome-framed grille with 13 heavy vertical chrome bars, rounded front fenders with recessed headlights, no side windows or outside door handles, a wraparound windshield and protruding, fender-integrated taillights. Aside for a minor trim change, the car was identical to the 1953 version. Additional body colors and interior trim were made available.
The interior retained its floor mounted shifter for the Powerglide automatic and the full array of gauges including a tachometer were utilized and placed as in 1953.
1954 Corvette Facts – Engines
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In-line Six Cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 235.5 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.56 x 3.93 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.0:1.
Horsepower: Early 150 @ 4200 RPM. Late: 155 @ 4200 RPM.
Torque: Early 223 @ 2400 RPM. Late: 225 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake 243 degrees; Exhaust: 244 degrees; Lift: 0.4051″.
Carburetors: Three (3) Carter Type YH one-barrels: (Early models) #3706989 Model 2066S; (Late models) Model 2055S.
1954 Corvette Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 102.00 inches.
- Overall length: 167.00 inches.
- Overall width: 72.24 inches.
- Overall height: 51.25 inches – with top up.
- Front tread: 57.00 inches.
- Rear tread: 59.00 inches.
- Tires: 6.70 x 15 – tubeless.
1954 Corvette Facts – Power Train Options
- Automatic transmission with floor shift was standard. No other power train options were offered.
1954 Corvette Facts – Significant Options
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- Signal-seeking AM radio ($145.15).
- Heater ($91.40).
- White sidewall tires.
1954 Corvette Facts – Production Figures
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- Corvette Series Number: 800.
- Corvette Body Number: 867.
- Body Style: 2-Door Convertible – 2 Passenger.
- Factory Price: $3,523.00.
- Shipping Weight : 2,705 lbs.
- Total Production: 3,640.
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In 1954, only 3,640 Corvettes were built – and nearly a third were unsold at year’s end. Order guides listed several options, but all options were “mandatory” and all 1954 Corvettes were equipped the same.
1954 Corvette Blue Flame I-6
The 1954 Blue Flame I-6 was unchanged from the ’53 unit except for much more conventional air cleaners. The earlier units could cause fires under any engine backfire condition.
1954 Corvette Interior
The 1954 Corvette Interior could be had in beige as shown, however the majority of Corvettes came with the same red interior as all of the ’53s.