These are standard specifications for the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic , 2 Turboglide , 2 Corvette Type Powerglide , 3 Manual Close Ratio , Overdrive , Regular Powerglide
Chassis # CA746320
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Chassis # VC57B132527
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Chassis # VC57J281955
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Chassis # VC57A187179
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Chassis # VC57K143492
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Chassis # VC57K180258
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Chassis # VC57S218162
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Chassis # VC57A199645
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Chassis # VC57S302368
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Features
| 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 & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester or Carter 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 185 BHP (136.16 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | Pushrod Valvetrain | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| V 8 | 2x4-bbl | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
3 Manual , 2 Automatic , 2 Turboglide , 2 Corvette Type Powerglide , 3 Manual Close Ratio , Overdrive , Regular Powerglide
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1957 : | 1,505,910 |
| Total 1957 Bel Air production : | 702,220 |
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 47,562 |
| Hardtop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 166,426 |
| Hardtop Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 137,672 |
| Nomad 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,103 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 254,331 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 62,751 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 27,375 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Nomad
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| Price : | $2,756 |
| Weight : | 3468 lbs | 1573.058 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.8 in | 1494 mm. |
Hardtop Sport Sedan
| Price : | $2,365 |
| Weight : | 3323 lbs | 1507.287 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.8 in | 1494 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,240 |
| Weight : | 3228 lbs | 1464.196 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2980 mm. |
Hardtop Sport Coupe
| Price : | $2,290 |
| Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2980 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,580 |
| Weight : | 3465 lbs | 1571.698 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2980 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $2,510 |
| Weight : | 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2980 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,400 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
HardTop Sport Sedan
Chassis # VC57J281955
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| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,300 |
| Weight : | 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
HardTop Sport Coupe
Chassis # VC57A187179
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Chassis # VC57K180258
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| Price : | $2,400 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Convertible
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Chassis # VC57S302368
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Chassis # VC55K090585
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| Price : | $2,600 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,700 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Nomad
Chassis # VB57S247237
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Chassis # VC57K117617
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| Price : | $2,900 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Leaf springs | |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.32 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 200.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,173 to $2,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Sport Coupe, Hardtop Sport Sedan, Nomad, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1957? A: Chevrolet produced 1,505,910 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 702,220 examples of the Bel Air in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4500 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic, 2 speed Turboglide, 2 speed Corvette Type Powerglide, 3 speed Manual Close Ratio, Overdrive, Regular Powerglide.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.32 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 200.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,173 to $2,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Sport Coupe, Hardtop Sport Sedan, Nomad, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1957? A: Chevrolet produced 1,505,910 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 702,220 examples of the Bel Air in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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