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The 1956 Corvette featured a new body, with real glass roll-up windows and a more substantial convertible top. The straight-6 engine was discontinued, leaving only the 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8. Power ranged from 210 to 240 hp (157 to 179 kW). [29] The standard transmission remained the 3-speed manual with an optional 2-speed Powerglide automatic.
The car that became the Corvette Super Sport began as a regular production 1956 C1 Corvette with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) E56S001589. [2] With original equipment including a 265 cu in (4.3 L) Chevrolet small-block V8 engine, power windows and a hydraulic folding top, the car was a display model in the GM Building in Detroit.
The Corvette SS was Chevrolet's first purpose-built race car. [24] It was considered the successor to the three "SR" cars that raced at 1956 in Sebring, and the two SR-2 Corvettes, [15] which were based on a production Corvette chassis. Two cars were completed; the development car called the "mule", and a full-spec Corvette SS.
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1. BMW Isetta. The BMW Isetta was introduced in 1955, and over 160,000 units were made from 1955 to 1962 —it was the top-selling single-cylinder car in the world.
1956 Chevrolet Corvette transistorized "hybrid" (vacuum tubes and transistors) car radio option, which was GM's first start in using the modern solid-state electronics for a production car model. A new body was introduced for the 1956 model featuring a revised front end and side coves; the taillamp fins were deleted. [19]
Cars introduced in 1956 (44 P) Cars introduced in 1957 (64 P) Cars introduced in 1958 (54 P) ... Corvette Stingray (concept car) Cunningham C-1; Cunningham C-2R;
The first sports Corvette was designed and constructed by Duntov in 1956, who built 3 copies. The SR1 and SR2 projects met with Harley Earl's approval, which led to Duntov's proposal to establish the Corvette racing team being accepted with his promotion to the post of director of the high-performance car department in 1957.