Manufacturer:	Chevrolet					Class: B
Model:		Corvette 1957-1961
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Convertible
	Fiberglass body
	Dry Weight: 2905 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	90° V-8 (OHV)
	Bore & stroke .....	3.875" x 3.00"
	Capacity ..........	283 cu in (4638 cc)
	Comp ratio ........	9.5, 10.5, 11:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake 1.61" (1.82"-11:1 head only),Exhaust 1.35"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	21.12 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 12°30'/35° BTDC, Close 57°30/72° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 54°30'/76° BBDC, Close 15°30/31° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.3987" (std) or 0.394" (opt) at zero lash
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.725"
		Exhaust ...	1.505"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 79 lbs @ 1.696":169 lbs @1.306"
				Inner Damper 10 lb
	Carburation .......	One or Two Carter WCFB 4 bbl  or Rochester FI
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	2.21	2.20	2.47	Powerglide
		2	1.32	1.66	1.53
		3	1.0	1.31	1.00
		4		1.0	
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.36, 4.11, 4.56 (3 speed)
				4.11, 4.56 (4 speed limited slip)
				3.55 (Power glide)
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	101.85"
	Track dimension, front ......	57"
	Track dimension, rear .......	59"
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	21:1 or 16.3:1
	Brakes ......................	157.2"sq(std), 120"sq(opt), 129"sq(opt)
	Tire size ...................	6.70 x 15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Heavy duty radiator
	Cross flow radiator
	11.1 compression heads w/large valves (1.945")
	24 gal fuel tank
	Steel disc wheels 15" x 5.5"
	Dual 4-barrel carburator w/standard camshaft
	Dual 4-barrel carburator w/special camshaft (9.5:1 compression ratio)
	Fuel Injection equipement with standard camshaft
	Fuel injection equipment with special camshaft
	Heads-special spark plug cooling provisions, special valves
	Domed pistons (10.5 and 11.0:1)
	Special crankshaft balancer
	High tension wiring harness
	Outside air intakes
	8000 RPM tachometer
	Heavy duty brake and suspension equipment (FI only)
	Heavy duty front and rear springs
	Heavy duty front and rear shock absorbers
	Heavy duty stbilizer bar
	Fast steering adapter
	Finned CI brake drums of larger width w/ vented flange plates, airscoops & ducts
	Sintered iron brake linings (RPO 686, 687)
	Four speed transmission
	Powerglide automatic transmission
	Positiraction rear axle with vents and bafffles in rear axle (not avail w/PG)