Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Chevrolet Motor Division
- Family
- Chevrolet small-block V8
- Displacement
- 283 cubic inches
Also Known As
1959 Corvette 283283 Turbo-Fire V8Rochester Ramjet 283dual-quad 283
Engine profile
1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283 V8
Chevrolet small-block V8 · 283 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Engine-block references
- Value
- 3737739 early or 3756519 later, selected by production timing and supported by casting and assembly dates
- Application
- All claimed 1959 Corvette engine configurations
- Type
- block / casting number
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1959 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1959 Corvette Identification Numbers
Carter carburetor references
- Value
- 2669S base; 2626S/2627S 245 hp; 2613S/2614S 270 hp
- Application
- Tags, linkage, intake, dates, and engine suffix must agree
- Type
- carburetor / part number
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1959 Corvette Identification Numbers
RPO 469 dual-quad engines
- Value
- 245 hp with hydraulic lifters or 270 hp with a high-lift mechanical-lifter camshaft
- Application
- Optional twin-four-barrel configurations
- Type
- carburetor / specification
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1953-1962 Corvette Powertrain Summary , 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit
Cylinder-head references
- Value
- 3748770 or 3755550 early with staggered valve-cover holes; 3767465 later
- Application
- Model-year-correct 283 assembly evidence
- Type
- cylinder head / casting number
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1959 Corvette Identification Numbers
Distributor references
- Value
- 1110891, 1110914, 1110915, or 1110946 depending on engine path
- Application
- Distributor tag and date must agree with the claimed engine and assembly timing
- Type
- distributor / part number
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1959 Corvette Identification Numbers
Base four-barrel engine
- Value
- 230 hp at 4,800 rpm; 300 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm; 9.5:1 compression
- Application
- Standard 1959 Corvette
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1959 Corvette Specifications
Engine suffixes
- Value
- CQ/DG 230 hp, CT/DJ 245 hp, CU 270 hp, CR/DH 250 hp, and CS 290 hp
- Application
- Manual or Powerglide application must agree with the claimed engine
- Type
- engine assembly / assembly code
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1959 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1959 Corvette Identification Numbers
Rochester injection-unit references
- Value
- 7014900/7014900R, 7017200/7017250, and 7017300/7017300R applications
- Application
- Select by horsepower path and production timing; appearance alone is not proof
- Type
- intake manifold / part number
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1959 Corvette Identification Numbers
RPO 579 Rochester fuel injection
- Value
- 250 hp with hydraulic lifters or 290 hp with 10.5:1 compression and mechanical lifters
- Application
- Optional fuel-injected configurations
- Type
- intake manifold / specification
- Car pages
- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1953-1962 Corvette Powertrain Summary , 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-seat fiberglass convertible
1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Two-seat fiberglass convertible with clean hood and trunk surfaces