Chevrolet Corvette 283 1957 specs
General information
Model: | Chevrolet Corvette 283 |
Year: | 1957 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 4638 ccm |
Max power: | 286.9 PS (212 kW) at 6200 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 393 Nm at 4400 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 98.4 x 76.2 mm (3.9 x 3 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 209 km/h (129.9 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.2125 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Drums |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1350 kg (2976.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4520 mm (178 inches) |
Overall width: | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
Overall height: | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2600 mm (102.4 inches) |