1957 Corvette

Cool info on the '57 Corvettes.

• There were 6,339 Corvette Roadsters produced for the 1957 Model year.
• this year was the first time ever that fuel injection and a 4-speed manual transmission was offered.
• Seat belts were not installed. Mounting brackets were made standard so that dealers could install them.
• Exterior colors for the 1958 Corvette were:
• Artic Blue
• Aztec Copper
• Cascade Green
• Inca Silver
• Onyx Black
• Polo White
• Venetian Red
• Interior Colors were Red, and Beige.
• The '57 vette weighed in at roughly 2,849lbs.
• The '57 vettes had 220hp to 283hp depending on the options chosen.
• The base price of the '57 Corvette was $3,176.

• 1957 Options:
• Heater
• AM Radio, signal seeking
• Whitewall Tires 6.70x15
• Powerglide Transmission
• Courtesy Lights
• Windshield Washers
• Parking Brake Alarm
• Auxiliary Hardtop
• Power Windows
• Two Tone Paint
• Power Operated Folding Top
• Wheels, 15x5.5
• 3-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio
• Posi-traction Rear Axle 3.70:1
• Posi-traction Rear Axle 4.11:1
• Posi-traction Rear Axle 4.56:1
• Heavy Duty Racing Suspension
• 283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetors)
• 283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetors)
• 283ci, 250hp Engine (Fuel Injection)
• 283ci, 283hp Engine (Fuel Injection)
• The 220hp engine with three speed Manual transmission was included in the Base Price.

1957 Corvette VIN Information

1957 Corvette Production

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