Chevrolet Corvette 1957 specs
General information
| Model: | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Year: | 1957 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4638 ccm |
| Max power: | 233.2 PS (172 kW) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 407 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 98.4 x 76.2 mm (3.9 x 3 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 220 km/h (136.7 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1695 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1376 kg (3033.6 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) |
| Fuel capacity: | 61 litres (16.11 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
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