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1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 In Onyx Black

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Body Specs

Wheelbase:    102 inches
Front Track:    57.00 inches
Rear Track:    59.00 inches
Length:    168.0 inches
Width:    70.5 inches
Front Overhang:    24.7 inches
Rear Overhang:    41.4 inches
Height (at Windshield):    51.1 inches (52.0 unloaded)
Hood Opening:    Front (reverse alligator)
Finish (paint type):    Lacquer
Turning Circle:    36.55 feet (right); 36.93 feet (left)
Steering ratio:    16:1
Tire Size:    6.70-15 4 Ply Rating
Axle Ratio:    3.70:1; Optional: 4.11:1, 4.56:1
Automatic: 3.55:1


Weight:

Shipping - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission:    2,796 lb.
Curb - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission:
Shipping + fuel (107 lb.), water (38 lb.)
   2,941 lb.
Loaded - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission:
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each)
   3,241 lb.
Shipping - Three Speed (standard) Transmission:    2,704 lb.
Curb - Three Speed (standard) Transmission:
Shipping + fuel (107 lb.), water (38 lb.)
   2,849 lb.
Loaded - Three Speed (standard) Transmission:
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each)
   3,149 lb.
Optional Hard Top:    55 lb.


Engine Specs

Type:    V8
Valve Location:    In Head
Bore / Stroke:    3.750" / 3.00"
Displacement:    265 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio:    9.25 : 1
Crankshaft Material:    Drop Forged Steel
Crankshaft Weight:    47.75 lbs.
Piston Weight:    18.77 oz.
Recommended Idle:    425 (In Drive)
Camshaft Material:    Cast Alloy Iron
Oil Pump Type:    Gear
Normal Oil Pressure:    30 psi @ 1170 - 1200 RPM
Oil Pressure Gauge:    Electric
Crankcase Oil Capacity (less filter):    5 Quarts
Recommended Oil Grade:    Above 32°: SAE 20W or SAE 20
To 0°: SAE 10W
Below 0°: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
Fuel Tank:    16.4 Gallons
Fuel Filter:    Strainer
Fuel Pump:    Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:    4¾ - 5½ psi
Carburetor:    Carter WCFB 2366SA
Carburetor:
Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469
   Carter WCFB 2419S (front) / WCFB 2362S (rear)
Cooling System Capacity (without heater):    16 Quarts
Cooling System Capacity:    17 Quarts (with heater)
16 Quarts (without heater)
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:    6 ¼ - 7 ½ PSI
Thermostat Type:    Choke
Thermostat Opening:    160° F
Battery:    Delco 2 S1r 53-W (12 volt, nine plate)
53 Amp-hour @ 20 hour rate

Horsepower
Standard Engine:    220 hp @ 4,600 RPM;
Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
Code 469A:    245 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 300 ft-lb. @ 3,800 RPM
Code 469C:    270 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
Torque: 285 lb-ft @ 4,200 RPM
Code 579A Fuel Injection:    250 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 305 lb-ft @ 3,800 RPM
Code 579B:    283 hp @ 6,200 RPM;
Torque: 290 lb-ft

Fuel Injection
Manufacturer:    Rochester Products
Model:    7014520
Model:    7014360 (Code 579B, 283 hp)
Recommended Fuel:    Premium
Fuel Pump:    Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:    4 ¾ - 5 ½ PSI
Inlet Manifold:    Cast Aluminum
Air Cleaner Type:    Dry
Air Meter Location:    Engine Left Side
Plenum Chamber:    Integral With Inlet Manifold
Ram Pipe Length:    12 Inches
Fuel Induction:    Metered as Function of Air Flow
Air / Fuel Ratio Control:    Vacuum Sensitive Diaphragm Located on Air Flow Meter
Fuel Cut Off Control:    Vacuum Sensitive Diaphragm Located Above Air Flow Meter
Fuel Meter Pump Type:    Gear
Fuel Meter Pump Location:    In Fuel Meter Assembly
Fuel Meter Pump Drive:    Gear Driven by Flexible Shaft From Distributor
Fuel Meter Pump Pressure:    300 PSI
Injection Nozzles Quantity:    8
Injection Nozzles Material:    Brass
Injection Nozzles Location:    Mounted on Inlet Manifold Above Intake Ports
Injection Nozzles Orifice Size - Fuel:    .011
Injection Nozzles Insulation:    Bakelite
Automatic Choke Type:    Electric, Time Temperature Type
Automatic Choke Location:    On Air Meter Assembly
Automatic Choke Current Draw:    Low
Automatic Choke Fast Idle Cam:    Yes

Ignition System
Coil:    Delco-Remy 1115091 (FI Engines: 11151007)
Coil current rating:    4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running)
Breaker Gap:    .018"
Ignition Timing:    4° BTDC @ idle
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance:    20 ° @ 1,850 RPM
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:    None
Spark Plug:    AC 44
Spark Plug Thread:    14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque:    20 - 25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap:    .033" - .038"
Firing Order:    1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

1957 Corvette Options

RPO Description Production    Price
101 Heater 5,373 (84.76%) $118.40
102 AM Radio, Signal Seeking 3,635 (57.34%) $199.10
107 Parking Brake Alarm 1,873 (29.55%) $5.40
108 Courtesy Lights 2,489 (39.26%) $8.65
109 Windshield Washers 2,555 (40.31%) $11.85
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) 51 (0.80%) $15.10
290 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 5,019 (79.18%) $31.60
303 3-Speed Manual Transmission 4,282 (67.55%) n/a
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1,393 (21.98%) $188.30
419 Auxiliary Hardtop 4,055 (63.97%) $215.20
426 Power Windows 379 (5.98%) $59.20
440 Two-Tone Paint Combination 2,794 (44.08%) $19.40
469A 283 cu. in. 245hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors 2,045 (32.26%) $150.65
469C 283 cu. in. 270 hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors 1,621 (25.57%) $182.95
473 Power Operated Folding Top 1,336 (21.08%) $139.90
579A 283 cu. in. 250 hp fuel injected Engine 182 (2.87%) $484.20
579B 283 cu. in. 283.hp fuel injected Engine 713 (11.25%) $484.20
579C 283 cu. in. 250 hp fuel injected Engine 102 (1.61%) $484.20
579E 283 cu. in. 283 hp fuel injected Engine 43 (0.68%) $726.30
677 Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:1 327 (5.16%) $48.45
678 Positraction Rear Axle, 411:1 1,772 (27.95%) $48.45
679 Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1 n/a $48.45
684 Heavy Duty Racing Suspension 51 (0.80%) $780.10
685 4-Speed Manual Transmission 664 (10.47%) $188.30

Total Production: 6,339
Convertible: 6,339 (100.00%)

Notes: Base Corvette with 283 cu. in. 220 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $3,176.32

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
Onyx Black 2,189 (34.53%) Beige / Red Beige / Black / White Black
Aztec Copper 452 (7.13%) Beige Beige / White Copper
Cascade Green 550 (8.68%) Beige Beige / Black / White Green
Arctic Blue 487 (7.68%) Beige / Red Beige / Black / White Blue
Venetian Red 1,320 (20.82%) Beige / Red Beige / Black / White Red
Polo White 1,273 (20.08%) Beige / Red Beige / Black / White Red / Silver
Inca Silver 65 (1.03%) Beige / Red Black / White Silver

1957 Corvette