1957 - Chevrolet - Corvette 283

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Corvette 283 1957
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette 283
Production Year 1957
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2590 mm     (102 in)
Front Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Rear Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Length 4510 mm     (177,6 in)
Width 1855 mm     (73 in)
Height 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1350 kg     (2973,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4638 cc     (283,03 cu in)
Bore 98,42 mm     (3,87 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,29
Unitary Capacity 579,75 cc/cylinder    (35,38 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Ro fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 283 HP     (211 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 393 N.m     (290 lb.ft ,  40,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 325 N.m    (6200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 209,6 HP/ton    (156,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61 HP/litre    (45,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 214 km/h   (133 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)