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1957 Corvette Specifications
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
102.0 in |
| Track Frt/Rear (in) |
57.0/59.0 |
| Length |
168.0 in. |
| Width |
70.5 in. |
| Height |
51.9 in. |
| Frontal Area |
340.66 sq. in. |
| Ground Clearance |
5.31 in. |
| Curb Weight |
2849 lbs |
| Weight Dist. F/R (Engine) |
53/47 |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.4 gal |
| Coolant Capacity |
17qts. (with heater) |
| Engine Options & Specifications |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Redline |
According to one of our members, Chevrolet did not specify a redline, however: "We turned the 270 hp and 283 hp engines to 6500 and more with no problems.The other engines (hydraulic lifters) probably not more than 5500. (just based on my experience)" |
| Carburetion |
4-bbl |
2x4-bbl |
2x4-bbl |
Fuel Inject. w/ Powerglide |
Fuel Inject. |
Fuel Inject w/ Powerglide |
Fuel Inject. |
| Oil Capacity |
5 - Quarts |
| Valvetrain |
Pushrod |
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