Chevy Corvette 1957 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1957
- Number Built: 3469
- Price at Introduction: US$4,112
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
168 in.
- Total width: 70.5 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 52.0 in.
- Wheelbase: 102.0 in.
- Front Track: 57 in.
- Rear Track: 59 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- 4 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.66:1
- 3rd: 1.31:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.26:1
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 4.11:1
- Optional 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.56:1
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- 283 bhp V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 283 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: fuel injection
- Bore and Stroke: 3.875 x 3.0 in.
- Power: 283 bhp @ 5200rpm
- Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 3600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Note: Lower power output V8's also fitted, including 245 bhp, 250 bhp and 270 bhp
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 16:1
- Turning circle: 37 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Rear: Hydraulic 11 in. Drum
- Wheels:
- Steel disc wheels with safety rims 15
x 5K
- Tyres:
- 6.70 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (283 bhp V8):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 14.3 secs.
- Speed at end: 94 mph
- Top Speed: 133 mph
1957 Chevrolet Corvette V8 Performance (3 spd.) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
2.9 secs. |
0-40 mph |
3.9 secs. |
0-50 mph |
4.8 secs. |
0-60 mph |
5.8 secs. |
0-70 mph |
7.6 secs. |
0-80 mph |
10.2 secs. |
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13.5 secs. |
0-100 mph |
17.0 secs. |
Corvette Identification Number (Codes and Ranges) |
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Model
Year |
Series
Prefix |
Assembly
Plant |
Serial
Range |
1957 |
1957 |
E |
St. Louis |
001001 - 106339 |
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1953 - 1957 Corvette Offset Colour Codes |
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Old Number |
Acrylic Offset |
1953-1955 |
Sportsman Red |
DAL70418 |
DDL70966 |
1953-1957 |
Polo White |
DAL8011 |
DDL0829 |
1954-1957 |
Shoreline Beige |
DAL21054 |
DDL23620 |
1954-1955 |
Pennant Blue (Metallic) |
DAL11238 |
DDL13552 |
1954-1955 |
Autumn Bronze (Metallic) |
DAL21151 |
DDL22819 |
1955 |
Corvette Copper (Metallic) |
DAL21207 |
DDL23393 |
1955 |
Harvest Gold |
DAL80739 |
DDL82171 |
1955 |
Gypsy Red |
DAL70575 |
DDL71903 |
1955 |
Woodland Green (Metallic) |
DAL41318 |
DDL44413 |
1956-1957 |
Aztec Copper (Metallic) |
DAL21295 |
DDL21927 |
1956-1957 |
Cascade Green |
DAL41973 |
DDL2561 |
1956-1957 |
Artic Blue (Metallic) |
DAL11537 |
DDL13150 |
1956-1957 |
Venetian Red |
DAL70694 |
DDL71708 |
| **Always test thoroughly any paint substitution |
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Corvette Options: 1957 |
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Production |
% |
US$ |
101 |
Heater |
5,373 |
85 |
118 |
102 |
AM Radio (Signal Seeking) |
3,635 |
57 |
199 |
107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
1,873 |
30 |
5 |
108 |
Courtesy Lights |
2,489 |
39 |
9 |
109 |
Windshield Washers |
2,555 |
40 |
12 |
276 |
Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) |
51 |
1 |
15 |
290 |
Whitewall Tyres, 6.70 x 15 |
5,019 |
79 |
32 |
303 |
3-Speed Manual Transmission |
4,282 |
68 |
n/a |
313 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
1,393 |
22 |
188 |
419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
4,055 |
64 |
215 |
426 |
Power Windows |
379 |
6 |
59 |
440 |
Two-Tone Paint Combination |
2,794 |
44 |
19 |
469A |
283ci 245 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors |
2,045 |
32 |
151 |
469C |
283ci 270 bhp Engine two 4 bbl. carburettors |
1,621 |
26 |
183 |
473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
1,336 |
21 |
140 |
579A |
283ci 250 hp fuel injected Engine |
182 |
3 |
484 |
579B |
283ci 283.hp fuel injected Engine |
713 |
11 |
484 |
579C |
283ci 250 hp fuel injected Engine |
102 |
2 |
484 |
579E |
283ci 283 hp fuel injected Engine |
43 |
1 |
726 |
677 |
Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:1 |
327 |
5 |
48 |
678 |
Positraction Rear Axle, 4.11:1 |
1,772 |
38 |
48 |
679 |
Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1 |
n/a |
n/a |
48 |
684 |
Heavy Duty Racing Suspension |
51 |
1 |
780 |
685 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
664 |
10 |
188 |
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