1957 Chevrolet Corvette

In 1957 Corvette styling was unchanged, but performance seekers were quick to spot the ‘57’s “Fuel-Injection” script on the front-fender coves. Boasting 1 horsepower per cubic-inch the Vette was nearly race ready right off the show room floor. The new 283 V8 was a bored out version of the previous years 1956 - 265 V8. The new 283 V8 power-plant came in four versions, including a base V8 with 220 hp, a early fuel injected version rated at 250 hp and a dual four-barrel carb 283 rated at 270 hp. Late in the model year, the true performance version of the 283 made its debut, packing an advanced fuel injection system, the new "fuelie" 283 produced 283 hp. The new 1 horsepower per cubic inch output was a record in 1957. At the same time, Chevrolet introduced its new four speed manual transmission, and the Corvette was on its way to becoming a legend. When equipped with the 283 fuelie engine, 4.11:1 rear axle, and the new four-speed Borg-Warner T-10 transmission, the Corvette accelerated from 0-60 in less than six seconds, and ran the quarter mile in the low 14 second range at over 100 mph. For those that wanted even more performance, Chevrolet offered two optional packages. The RPO 579E, included the fuel-injected 283 cid V8 with cold-air induction and a tachometer, and the RPO 684, special race only package offering heavy-duty springs, shocks and sway bar, a posi-traction rear axle, quicker ratio steering and metallic brakes.

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvette
E	2934	2 Dr Convertible	$3,176	2,730 lbs	6,339

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvette	102 in	168 in	70.5 in	57 in	59 in	6.70 x 15

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code	Description	Price
101	Heater	$118.00
102	Signal Seeking AM Radio	$199.00
107	Parking Brake Alarm	$5.00
108	Courtesy Lights	$9.00
109	Windshield Washers	$12.00
276	15 x 5.5 Wheels	$15.00
290	6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires	$32.00
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission	$188.00
313	Powerglide Transmission	$188.00
419	Auxiliary Hardtop	$215.00
426	Power Windows	$59.00
440	Two-Tone Paint	$19.00
473	Power Operated Folding Top	$140.00
677	3.70 Positraction Rear Axle	$48.00
677	4.11 Positraction Rear Axle	$48.00
677	4.56 Positraction Rear Axle	$48.00
684	Heavy-Duty Racing Suspension	$780.00
469A	283-cid/245-hp V-8	$151.00
469C	283-cid/270-hp V-8	$183.00
579A	283-cid/250-hp V-8	$484.00
579B	283-cid/283-hp V-8	$484.00
579C	283-cid/250-hp V-8	$484.00
579E	283-cid/283-hp V-8	$726.00

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
EF	8-283	220	300	3-Speed Manual	4 BC
EG	8-283	270	285	3-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
EH	8-283	245	300	3-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
EL	8-283	283	290	3-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
EM	8-283	250	305	3-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
EN	8-283	283	290	3-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
FG	8-283	245	300	Powerglide	2 - 4 BC
FH	8-283	185	275	Powerglide	2 BC
FK	8-283	250	305	Powerglide	Fuel Injection

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
709 - Shoreline Beige Lucite® Code - 1726	Not Available	704 - Silver Lucite® Code - 2080	Not Available
712 - Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 1693	Not Available	709 - Aztec Copper Lucite® Code - 2414	Not Available
718, 761 - Polo White Lucite® Code - 1783H	Not Available	714, 760 - Venetian Red Lucite® Code - 2415H	Not Available
713 - Arctic Blue Lucite® Code - 2413	Not Available	712, 758 - Cascade Green Lucite® Code - 2416	Not Available
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Cove Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
718, 761 - Polo White	See Code 718, 761	709 - Shoreline Beige	See Code 709
704 - Silver	See Code 704

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Not Available Lucite® Code - Not Available	Not Available	Not Available Lucite® Code - Not Available	Not Available
Not Available Lucite® Code - Not Available	Not Available

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
AD		3.27	12 Bolt
AE		3.36	12 Bolt
AH	AN	3.70	12 Bolt
AJ	AP	4.11	12 Bolt
	AQ	4.56	12 Bolt