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The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1957 Corvette came from the factory with seat belt brackets, the actual belts
were a dealer installed option. 1957 marked the first year fuel injection was available,
1,040 cars were equipped with the Rochester Ramjet Fuel Injection (known as "Fuelies").
Road and Track measured a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds in one of the new "Fuelies".
It was also the first year for the optional 4-speed transmission, only 664 cars
were equipped with the 4-speed from the factory. Both white plastic and chrome plated
steel shifter knobs were produced, the white plastic is usually seen on the later
cars. The 579E option included a tachometer mounted on top of the steering column
and a fresh air intake. The base engine has painted valve covers with the Chevrolet
script, optional engines have 7 or 9 fin cast alloy valve covers.
1957 Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 1957 Corvettes Built - 3,467 - All Convertibles
Serial Numbers: E56S001001 through E56S004467
|
RPO |
Description |
MFG's Price |
Production |
|
2934 |
Base Convertible |
$3,176.32 |
6,339 |
|
101 |
Heater |
$118.40 |
5,373 |
|
102 |
AM Radio, Signal Seeking |
$199.10 |
3,635 |
|
107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
$5.40 |
1,873 |
|
108 |
Courtesy Lights |
$8.65 |
2,489 |
|
109 |
Windshield Washers |
$11.85 |
2,555 |
|
276 |
Wheels, 15x5.5 |
$15.10 |
51 |
|
290 |
Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 |
$31.60 |
5,019 |
|
303 |
3-Speed Manual Transmission |
No Charge |
2,886 |
|
313 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
$188.30 |
1,393 |
|
419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop* |
$215.20 |
4,055 |
|
426 |
Power Windows |
$59.20 |
379 |
|
440 |
Two-Tone Paint Combination |
$19.40 |
2,797 |
|
469A |
283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs.) |
$150.65 |
2,045 |
|
469C |
283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs.) |
$182.95 |
1,621 |
|
473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
$139.90 |
1,336 |
|
579A |
283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injected) |
$484.20 |
182 |
|
579B |
283ci, 283hp Engine (fuel injected) |
$484.20 |
713 |
|
579C |
283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injected) |
$484.20 |
102 |
|
579E |
283ci, 283hp Engine (fuel injected) |
$726.30 |
43 |
|
677 |
Positraction Rear Axle 3.70:1 |
$48.45 |
327 |
|
678 |
Positraction Rear Axle 4.11:1 |
$48.45 |
1,772 |
|
679 |
Positraction Rear Axle 4.56:1 |
$48.45 |
N/A |
|
684 |
Heavy Duty Racing Suspension |
$780.10 |
51 |
|
685 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission. |
$188.30 |
664 |
*931 cars produced with the auxiliary hard top were produced without the soft top
installed.
Color Options for 1957
|
RPO |
Exterior |
Ditzler # |
Dupont # |
RM # |
Interior |
Soft Top |
Production |
|
718 |
Polo White |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Beige/Red |
Beige/White/Black |
1,273 |
|
N/A |
Onyx Black |
9200 |
99 |
400 |
Beige/Red |
Beige/White/Black |
2,189 |
|
709 |
Aztec Copper |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Beige |
White/Beige |
452 |
|
712 |
Cascade Green |
DAL 41973 |
#2416 |
56V36 |
Beige |
White/Beige/Black |
550 |
|
713 |
Arctic Blue |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Beige/Red |
White/Beige/Black |
487 |
|
714 |
Venetian Red |
DAL-70694 |
Duco #2415-H |
56V52 |
Beige/Red |
White/Beige/Black |
1,320 |
|
704 |
Inca Silver |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Beige/Red |
White/Black |
65 |
1957 Corvette Specifications
Mechanichal Dimensions
|
Wheelbase |
102.0 in
|
|
Track Frt/Rear (in) |
57.0/59.0 |
|
Lengtd |
168.0 in. |
|
Widtd |
70.5 in. |
|
Height |
51.9 in. |
|
Frontal Area |
N/A |
|
Ground Clearance |
N/A |
|
Curb Weight |
2849 lbs |
|
Weight Dist. F/R (Engine) |
53/47 |
|
Fuel Capacity |
N/A |
|
Coolant Capacity |
N/A |
Engine Specifications
|
|
Base |
469A |
469C |
579A |
579B |
579C |
579E |
|
Bore |
3.875 in. |
|
Stroke |
3.000 in. |
|
Displacement |
283 ci |
|
Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
|
Cylinders |
8 |
|
Block |
Cast Iron |
|
Horsepower |
220 bhp @ 4600 rpm |
245 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
270 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
250 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
283 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
250 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
283 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
|
Torque |
300 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
300 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
285 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
305 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
290 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
305 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
300 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
|
Fuel Delivery |
4-bbl |
2x4-bbl |
2x4-bbl |
Fuel Injection w/ Powerglide |
Fuel Injection |
Fuel Injection w/ Powerglide |
Fuel Injection |
|
Oil Capacity |
5 Quarts |
|
Valvetrain |
Pushrod |
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