1957 - Chevrolet - Bel Air Sport

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Bel Air Sport 1957
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Bel Air Sport
Production Year 1957
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2921 mm     (115 in)
Front Track 1473 mm     (58 in)
Rear Track 1492 mm     (58,7 in)
Length 5017 mm     (197,5 in)
Width 1854 mm     (73 in)
Height 1499 mm     (59 in)
Ground Clearance 203 mm     (8 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1471 kg     (3240,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 60,2 litre   (13,2 Imp gal ,  15,9 US gal)
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 4339 cc     (264,78 cu in)
Bore 95,2 mm     (3,75 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 542,38 cc/cylinder    (33,1 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 162 HP     (120,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 348 N.m     (256,8 lb.ft ,  35,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 262,2 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 110,1 HP/ton    (82,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,3 HP/litre    (27,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,7 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 5,4
Turning Circle Diameter 12,6 m    (41,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)