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Chevrolet Corvette 283

(1957 model)

Brief specs of 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283

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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1957
ModelCorvette 283Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4510 mm / 177.6 in / 177.6 inTotal (curb) weight1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb
Width1855 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 inDry weight
Height1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2590 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

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

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore98.4 mm / 3.87 in / 3.87 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.29
Fuel supplyRo fuel inj.Engine displacement4638 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity579.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.379 cu in/cylinder / 35.379 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power211.0 kW / 283.0 hp / 283.0 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque393.0 N·m / 289.9 lb·ft / 289.9 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)85.9 kW / 115.2 hp / 115.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output45.5 kW/l / 1.000 bhp/cu in / 1.000 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque84.7 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 sPower-to-weight ratio209.6 kW/ton / 158.8 bhp/ton / 158.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette 283

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