| 1 of 142 Corvettes produced in 1959 with heavy duty brakes and suspension. NCRS Second Flight Canadian Regionals 2011. Fuel-injected 283/290 HP V-8 engine. 4-Speed Manual. Tuxedo Black over black interior. |  |
 | Big Brake (RPO 684) included special finned cast-iron brake drums with internal fans, air scoops, and stiffer suspension components designed for racing. The 1959 Chevrolet Corvette "Big Brake" Fuelie is one of the most sought-after variants of the C1 generation. The cars are frequently found with "radio and heater delete" for weight reduction. 0–60 MPH came in 6.6 seconds and quarter-mile times around 14.5 seconds. |
 | The "Fuelie" Engine (RPO 579D) was a 283 cubic-inch V8 featuring mechanical Rochester Ramjet fuel injection. It produced 290 HP and was a major engineering milestone, as it achieved the goal of one horsepower per cubic inch. RPO 684 added $425 to the base price of $3,875, while RPO 579D (290-hp Fuel Injection) was $485. This example appears at Mecum with an estimate of $150k to $160k. |
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