1957 - Chevrolet - Bel Air

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Bel Air 1957
2. Bel Air 2002
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Bel Air
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 1483 kg     (3266,5 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 S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3860 cc     (235,55 cu in)
Bore 90,5 mm     (3,56 in)
Stroke 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 643,33 cc/cylinder    (39,26 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 140 HP     (104,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 285 N.m     (210,3 lb.ft ,  29,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 237,4 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 94,4 HP/ton    (70,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 36,3 HP/litre    (27 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)