The 1958 model year and the four that followed all had the exposed four-headlamp treatment and prominent , but a faux-louvered hood and chrome trunk spears were unique to 1958. But the 283 could be boosted to a maximum 315 horsepower, which is a remarkable feat given its displacement. Yes, Ford needed to do something, and the blown 312 was it. Displacement 283 ci Compression Ratio 9. Casting Numbers Application 3740997 220, 245, 250, and 270 Horsepower 3731539 283 Horsepower, Fuel Injection Carburetors The identification number will be found on a triangular metal tag attached to the air horn. Duntov improved the car's marketing and image and helped the car compete with the new V8—engined , and turned the Corvette from its lackluster performance into a credible performer.
But it was fun for this 17 year old kid to drive. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars we sell and commitment to our customers. Despite the relatively inexpensive manufacturing process and the promise of successful performance improvement, the initial showed the system was no more powerful than a standard dual-carburetor V-8. By December 1953, Chevrolet had a newly equipped factory in St. Still, even in the wake of the new racing ban, the Corvette had finally established itself as a real two-seat sports car and was widely embraced by both sports car enthusiasts and critics alike. The Corvette had effectively become a street-legal sports car. The month code is below.
This car was bought new by my classmates father. There is no clear link to engine numbers and the serial numbers for 1956. There was the tri-power 331 used in 55-56 and the dual-quad 390 in 59-60. At the time, the carbureted engines they were running were somewhat primitive, but still torquey and glass-smooth; well suited to the big cars they had to haul around. The 1962 model year was the last Corvette with a solid-rear-axle suspension that was used from the beginning.
When the car was being restored, the new owner managed to track down the original equipment and bought it for a princely, but undisclosed, sum. It wasn't a first, though; Chrysler had actually exceeded that goal the previous year with its 355-bhp 354-cid hemi V-8 in the 300B. And the last 7 digits is the sequence manufacture number. Furthermore, information being given to us by the reinforced plastic industry seemed to indicate the practicality of fabricating plastic body parts for automobiles on a large scale. Pushed toward high-performance and racing, principally by who had raced in Europe, 1957 Corvettes could be ordered ready-to-race with special options.
I did a quick search and could not come up with even one of those for sale in the interweb so my suspicions are correct. Of course there were more sold than Rochester fuelies however it was common practice. The inlet manifold was formed in aluminum and fuel was carefully metered via a high pressure pump that was driven direct from the distributor. Something that was to be taken out and enjoyed whether that be a nice Sunday drive or a day at the strip or an open track event. The Warner 4-Speed number is located on the left side of the case, in the upper rear corner, just behind the cover.
The 1957 Corvette, the first year the 283 became available, was fitted with a Ramjet mechanical fuel-injection system to pump the horsepower to the desired 283. Some off those carburetors were insanely expensive to repair or replace. Generators and Alternators A red tag that has been riveted to the housing will have the serial number, which is a date code. Of all the Corvettes produced that year, 667 of them included this option. The 1957 Corvette was the beneficiary of one of the most intensive development periods in Corvette history to that point. This was the last year for contrasting paint colors in cove areas, and the last two-tone Corvette of any type until 1978.
This was attained on 10. Perhaps for no other reason than ego, a goal was set to guarantee that a Chevy engine could deliver one horsepower for every cubic inch of displacement. I do think it would have been a very interesting direction for Cadillac to take. Temperatures, moisture and vibration as bad as military-spec, but at far higher volume and far lower prices. Other options included power windows 1956 , hydraulically operated power convertible top 1956 , heavy duty brakes and suspension 1957 , and four speed manual transmission late 1957. The Chevy 283 V8 was introduced in 1957 and used up through 1961. Rare option estimate: Manual transmission 75.
For the first time, seat belts were factory-installed rather than being dealer-installed as on previous models. It was one of the first mass-produced engines in history to reach 1 bhp 0. Serial Numbers E57S1001001 through E57S106339 The E is the Chevrolet indicator for Corvette. Power output for the highest rated fuel-injected engine was 290 hp. Our phone number is 515 -245-9100 and we are c entrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. But the availability of Corvette big-block engines that began in 1965.
Another issue with the 283 was that the rocker arm ball did not get a sufficient supply of oil due to the push rod being clogged usually because of not changing the oil at the recommended intervals. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3. Rocker panel trim was seen for the first time, exposed headlights for the last, until 2005. The 1960s Cascade Green was metallic, unique to the year and the rarest color at 140 made. Horsepower was offered as little as 185. But it was a durable, underappreciated workhorse that endured for a decade. There would be 1 or 2 digits for the month of production, January through December.