 1956 Bel Air |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1953 - 1957 |
| Price | $2,173-$2,900 |
| Weight | 3273 lbs | 1484.608 kg |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 9.9 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile | 17.5 /77.5 MPH seconds. |
Engine Type : I6 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
185 BHP (136.16 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
185 BHP (136.16 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
220 BHP (161.92 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
220 BHP (161.92 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
245 BHP (180.32 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
245 BHP (180.32 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
250 BHP (184 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
250 BHP (184 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
270 BHP (198.72 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
270 BHP (198.72 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
283 HP (208.288 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
283 HP (208.288 KW)
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic , 2 Turboglide , 2 Corvette Type Powerglide , 3 Manual Close Ratio , Overdrive , Regular Powerglide
3 Manual , 2 Automatic , 2 Turboglide , 2 Corvette Type Powerglide , 3 Manual Close Ratio , Overdrive , Regular Powerglide
| Production Figures | |
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1957 | 1,515,177 |
| Total production of Bel Air for 1957 | 702,220 |
| Convertibles | 47,562 |
| Hardtop Sport Coupes | 166,426 |
| Hardtop Sport Sedans | 137,672 |
| Nomads | 6,103 |
| Sedans | 254,331 |
| Sedans | 62,751 |
| Station Wagons | 27,375 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | CA746320 |
| Chassis Number | VC57A187179 |
| Chassis Number | VC57A199645 |
| Chassis Number | VC57A212422 |
| Engine Number | F1016F |
| Chassis Number | VC57B112683 |
| Chassis Number | VC57B212339 |
| Chassis Number | VC57K143492 |
| Chassis Number | VC57S218162 |
| Chassis Number | VC57T1288062 |
1957| Similar Automakers | |
| Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Dodge | Ford |
| GMC | Hummer |
| Jeep | Lincoln |
| Mercury | Pontiac |
| Saturn | |
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| Plymouth Suburban ($2,300-$2,850) |
Average Auction Sale: $54,134 |
| Chevrolet: 1951-1960 |
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| 1956 Bel Air |
