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1957 Chevrolet Corvette
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
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
Corvette
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
C1 Series 2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.6 V8 FI Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
287 hp
Power (kW)
211 kW
Displacement
4,638 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,267 mm
(168.0 in)
Width
1,790 mm
(70.5 in)
Height
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,591 mm
(102.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
279 mm
(11.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
279 mm
(11.0 in)
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,448 mm
(57.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Overhang, Front
628 mm
(24.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,052 mm
(41.4 in)
Turning Circle
11.13 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Convertible
British Classification
Convertible
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
148 mm
(5.8 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
929 mm
(36.6 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,041 mm
(41.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,284 mm
(50.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,304 mm
(51.3 in)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Chrome
Other Equipment
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
AM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
16 :1
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Depth
1,122 mm
(44.2 in)
Width
1,164 mm
(45.8 in)
Opening Width
1,105 mm
(43.5 in)
Height
361 mm
(14.2 in)
Sill Height
665 mm
(26.2 in)
Design
Interior Decor Material
Textile
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Corvette
Model
23 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Corvette Standard
1953–2013
Corvette Convertible Generations
2 of 8
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C1 Series 2
1956–1957
Year
1957
Powertrain
4.6 V8 FI Manual
Horsepower
287 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Gasoline
