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Bel Air
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Townsman
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Wagon
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1957
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Bel Air
Variant
Townsman
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Townsman 4.6 V8 FI Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
287 hp
Power (kW)
211 kW
Displacement
4,638 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,080 mm
(200.0 in)
Width
1,877 mm
(73.9 in)
Height
1,527 mm
(60.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,921 mm
(115.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
98.42 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,473 mm
(58.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,494 mm
(58.8 in)
Turning Circle
13.4 m
Ground Clearance
178 mm
(7.0 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Head Room, Front
917 mm
(36.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
897 mm
(35.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,100 mm
(43.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
897 mm
(35.3 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,577 mm
(62.1 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,600 mm
(63.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,577 mm
(62.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,600 mm
(63.0 in)
General Motors Platforms
A Platform (1st Generation)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Silver
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Other Equipment
Antenna
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Two-parted Doors
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Material
Silver
Optional
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Bel Air
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Wagon
Variant
Bel Air Townsman
1954–1972
Bel Air Townsman Wagon Generations
2 of 6
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2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
1957
Year
1957
Powertrain
Townsman 4.6 V8 FI Manual
Horsepower
287 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Wagon
2WD
Gasoline
