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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 6 Series 2400
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Standard Specifications
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1957 Chevrolet BelAir

1957 Chevrolet BelAir

Original Base Price $2,075.00
No. Produced 264,449
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 2403
Weight 3,415lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 200 inches
Width 73.9 inches
Height 61.5 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58.8 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 235.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 15/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 140@4200
Rated Horsepower 30.4
Torque 210@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On right side of block behind the distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.94 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Semi-reversible recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. C57a100001 to 314393
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2-3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Number produced includes 6 and 8 cylinder models. Hyphen in serial number is place holder for assembly plant letter.

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age February 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors India Ivory
Matador Red
Harbor Blue Metallic
Sierra Gold Metalli-Chrome
Adobe Beige
Tropical Turquoise
Inca Silver Metallic
Imperial Ivory
Laurel Green Metallic
Larkspur Blue
Surf Green
Highland Green Metalli-Chrome
Colonial Cream
Coronado Yellow
Canyon Coral
Dusk Pearl Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
HeaterOpt
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Air conditioningOpt
RadioOpt
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