Chevrolet Corvette 283 1957 specs
General information
| Model: | Chevrolet Corvette 283 |
| Year: | 1957 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4638 ccm |
| Max power: | 286.9 PS (212 kW) at 6200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 393 Nm at 4400 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 98.4 x 76.2 mm (3.9 x 3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 209 km/h (129.9 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2125 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1350 kg (2976.2 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) |
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