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(1957 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4638 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in, 211.0 kW / 283.0 hp / 283.0 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 393.0 N·m / 289.9 lb·ft / 289.9 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Chevrolet | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Corvette 283 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Corvette | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | General Motor Company | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4510 mm / 177.6 in / 177.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1855 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2590 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 98.4 mm / 3.87 in / 3.87 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.29 | |
| Fuel supply | Ro fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 4638 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 579.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.379 cu in/cylinder / 35.379 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 211.0 kW / 283.0 hp / 283.0 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 393.0 N·m / 289.9 lb·ft / 289.9 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 85.9 kW / 115.2 hp / 115.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.5 kW/l / 1.000 bhp/cu in / 1.000 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 84.7 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 209.6 kW/ton / 158.8 bhp/ton / 158.8 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette 283
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