1956 heralded an all new, streamlined body for the Corvette with honest-to-goodness roll-up windows, allowing the previous Corvette "roadster" to finally qualify as a true "convertible." Engine choices were up to three now, and nearly all buyers opted for the 225 hp, dual four barrel carbureted 265 c.i. V-8. Transmission choices were split nearly 50-50 between autos and 3-speed manual units. A rare option was the special high-lift camshaft which provided an (unofficial) output of 240 hp! All these improvements were evident in the showroom as production rose to 3,467 total units.

1956 Corvette Options

RPO#	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY	$ RETAIL
2934	Base Corvette Convertible	3,467	3,120.00
101	Heater	n/a	123.65
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	2,717	198.90
107	Parking Brake Alarm	2,685	5.40
108	Courtesy Lights	2,775	8.65
109	Windshield Washers	2,815	11.85
290	6.70x15 Whitewall Tires	n/a	32.30
313	Powerglide Automatic Transmission	n/a	188.50
419	Auxillary Hardtop	2,076	215.20
426	Power Windows	547	64.60
440	Two-Tone Exterior Paint	1,259	19.40
449	Special High-Lift Camshaft	111	188.30
469	265ci, 225hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)	3,080	172.20
471	Rear Axle, 3.27:1 Ratio	n/a	0.00
473	Power Operated Folding Top	2,682	107.60

1956 Corvette Exterior Color Choices

CODE	EXTERIOR	QUANTITY
-	Onyx Black	810
-	Polo White	532
-	Venetian Red	1,043
-	Arctic Blue	390
-	Aztec Copper	402
-	Cascade Green	290

1956 Corvette Interior Color Choices

CODE	COLOR
-	Beige Vinyl (887 Built)
-	Red Vinyl (2,580 Built)