Chevrolet Bel Air 283 (1957)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
120 |
| 0-60 mph |
8-9 |
| BHP |
283 @6200rpm |
| Torque lbft |
290 @4400rpm |
| BHP per ton |
193 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
4638/283 |
| Engine type |
V8 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
3 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Drum/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
197.5 |
| Width (in) |
73 |
| Height (in) |
59 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3230 |
| Additional Info: In 1955 a 265cu V8 was introduced and was available with various power pack options. The 1956 265cu 210 could get to 60 in around 9 secs. In 1957 the 283cu Super Turbo Fire V8 engine with 283hp was introduced and had fuel injection. Other options include a 283 with 220hp (4 barrel carb), a 283 with 245hp (2 x 4 barrel carbs), a 283 with 270hp (2 x 4 barrel carbs + Duntov cams) and a 283 with 250hp (fuel injection). |
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