First major body redesign for Corvette, the 1956 model features a new body, incorporating long side coves in the body behind the front wheels , outside door handles, roll-up windows and an optional removable hardtop. The 6 cylinder engine was dropped and the 265 cid V8 was now standard, though it was still rated at just 195 bhp.

The Corvette SR-2 racer is built, and raced throughout the year by Richard Thompson, giving Corvette its first national SCCA racing championship title.

Engines:
265 (4 bbl) V8 210 bhp.
265 (2x4 bbl) V8 225 bhp.