The six-cylinder engine was dropped in favor of the 265-cubic-inch V8, and in 1957, the V8 became a 283-cubic-inch powertrain with a four-speed manual transmission available.

The 1958 Corvette uses a standard 283 c.i. V8 engine teamed with a 3-speed manual transmission. (Photo by David Krumboltz) The interior of the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.

The most popular engine option in 1958 was RPO 469, with 2,436 built. One of the first '58 Corvettes to receive this engine was our feature car.

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