1957 CORVETTE

The 1957 Corvette looked the same as the 1956 model

V.I.N. NUMBERS

Position Character Description
1 E Corvette
2 & 3 57 1957
4 S Assembled in St. Louis, MO
5 to 10 100001 to 106339 production sequence
1 to 7 0001001 sequential production number
8 F or T Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10 EFfour-barrel, synchromesh transmission
EGdual four-barrel, high-lift cam, synchromesh transmission
EHdual four-barrel, synchromesh transmission
ELfuel-injection, high-lift cam
EMfuel-injection, synchromesh transmission
ENfuel-injection, high-lift cam
FGPowerglide, dual four-barrel
FHPowerglide
FKPowerglide, fuel-injection

IDENTIFICATION

Series No. Body/Style No. Body Type Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
2934 2934
1957 Corvette

1957 Corvette
2-dr. Roadster
2 passenger

$3176 2730 lb 6339

ENGINE

FeatureStandard EngineOptional EngineOptional EngineOptional EngineOptional Engine
TypeV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast iron block
Displacement283 cid (4.626 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.87 x 3.00 (98.3 x 76.2mm)
Compression ratio9.50:110.5:1
Brake horsepower220 @ 4800 rpm245250270283
Main bearingfive
CarburetorCarter four-barrel Model 3744925four-barrel carbRochester fuel injectiontwo four-barrel carbsRochester fuel injection

All engines had hydraulic lifters except solid lifter camshaft used with EL and EG engines

TRANSMISSION

Standard Manual Transmission Optional Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Close-ratio three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter Close-ratio four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter (available after May, 1957) Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)

CHASSIS

Wheelbase102 inches (2.591 m)
Overall length168 inches (4.267 m)
Overall height51.9 inches (1.318 m)
Front tread57 inches (1.448 m)
Rear tread59 inches (1.499 m)
Ground Clearance6 inches (15 cm)
Wheels15" steel bolt-on wheels
Tires6.70 x 15
Front suspensionIndependent; unequal-length A-arms; coil springs, tube shocks
Rear suspensionLive axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, anti-roll bar, tubular shock absorbers
SteeringSaginaw worm-and-ball, 16:1 ratio, 37 foot turning circle
Rear axle typeHypoid semi-floating
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic, internal-expanding, 11-inch diameter drums, 157 square inches effective lining area (121 square inches with optional sintered metallic linings)
Standard 3-speed axle ratio3.70:1
Powerglide 2-speed axle ratio3.55:1
Optional axle ratios3.27:1, 4:11:1, 4.56:1

OPTIONS

RPO 101Heater$110
RPO 102Signal-seeking AM radio$185
RPO 107Parking brake alarm$5
RPO 108Courtesy lights$8
RPO 109Windshield washer$11
RPO 276Five 15 x 5.5-inch wheels$14
RPO 2906.70 x 15 White sidewall tires$30
RPO 313Powerglide automatic transmission$175
RPO 419Auxiliary hardtop$200
RPO 426Electric power windows$55
RPO 440Optional cove color$18
RPO 469A283-cid 245-hp dual four-barrel carburetor V-8 engine with Duntov competition camshaft$170
RPO 579AV-8 283-cid 250-hp fuel-injection engine$450
RPO 579BV-8 283-cid 283-hp fuel-injection engine with Duntov competition camshaft$450
RPO 579EV-8 283-cid 283-hp fuel-injection engine with cold-air induction system$675
RPO 473Power-operated folding top mechanism$130
RPO 677Positraction axle with 3.70:1 ratio$45
RPO 678Positraction axle with 4.11:1 ratio$45
RPO 679Positraction axle with 4.56:1 ratio$45
RPO 684Heavy-duty racing suspension$725
RPO 685Four-speed manual transmission$175

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