These are standard specifications for the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Floor Shift , 4 Manual , Automatic
Chassis # E57S102166
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1962 |
| Price : | $3,460 |
| Weight : | 2735 lbs | 1240.575 kg |
| Chassis Range : | E56S001001 - E56S004467 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 5.7 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 14.3 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 132 mph | 212.388 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 Floor Shift , 4 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1957 : | 1,505,910 |
| Total 1957 Corvette C1 production : | 6,339 |
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 6,339 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Roadster
Chassis # E57S 105626
Engine # F424 EG VC
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Engine # F612EL
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| Weight : | 2865 lbs | 1299.542 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70 x 15 |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
Q: How fast is the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a top speed of 132 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $3,460 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was offered as a Convertible, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1957? A: Chevrolet produced 1,505,910 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 6,339 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: 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 Corvette C1 have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor Shift, 4 speed Manual, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
How many 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 were produced?
How powerful was the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? Was the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 popular? Was the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1?
Q: How fast is the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a top speed of 132 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a length of 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 cost when new?A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had a base price of approximately $3,460 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was offered as a Convertible, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1957? A: Chevrolet produced 1,505,910 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Corvette C1s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 6,339 examples of the Corvette C1 in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 had the following engine options: 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 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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