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Chevrolet Corvette 283

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 98.42 mm × 76.20 mm 3.87 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.6 litre 4638 cc (283.028 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Ro fuel inj.
Maximum power 286.9 PS (283.0 bhp) (211 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 214 km/h (133 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 209.63 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 393.0 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm) @ 4400 rpm
bmep 1064.8 kPa (154.4 psi)
Specific torque 84.73 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 579.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2590 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4510 mm
Length (inches) 177.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1855 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1308 mm
Height (inches) 51.5 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1350 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2976 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 48.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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