57 Chevy Bel Air

The classic “57 Chevy”… all you need is a drive in diner with a burger and a milkshake served to you by a woman in roller skates.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1957 Chevrolet is an automobile which was introduced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in September, 1956. It was available in three series models: the upscale Bel Air, the mid-range “two-ten”, and the “one-fifty”. A two-door station wagon, the Nomad was produced as a Bel Air model. An upscale trim option called the “Delray” was available for two-ten 2-door sedans. It is a popular and sought after classic car. These vehicles are often restored to their original condition and sometimes modified. The car’s image has been frequently used in toys, graphics, music, movies andtelevision. The ’57 Chevy, as it is often known, is an auto icon.

Design & Styling

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1957 Bel Air came in a variety of trim levels and styles. However, no matter how many doors it had or whether or not it was a sport model, it had the famous fins and front grill. The car sat on a 115-inch wheelbase.
The 2-door, 4-door and station wagon models all featured full back seats. The redesigned dash had raised gauge clusters. The radio was optional, as were the 10 different interior color combinations and 23 different seat and door trim combinations. The 1957 Bel Air was also the first model that came fully carpeted.

Interior


Technical Specs

Technical Specifications

The 1957 Bel Air featured the new 283-cubic-inch engine that was a GM first in that it had one horsepower per cubic inch, and was one of the first engines to make use of fuel injection technology. Smaller 8-cylinder engines were also available, as was a 6-cylinder engine, all with carburetor or fuel injection options. These engines were mated to either 3-speed automatic or manual transmissions.
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air with the 283 engine went from a standing start to 60 miles per hour in 9.9 seconds and cleared the quarter mile in 17.5 seconds. While slow by today’s standards, these times were exceptional in 1957, when rock hard tires, slushy transmissions and overly soft suspensions were the norm.

  • Year:
    1957

  • Color:
    Red

  • Engine
    283 cu in (4,640 cc)

  • Type:
    1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

  • 0-60 mph:
    9.9 sec

  • Top Speed:
    107 mph

  • Transmission
    3-speed Turboglide auto

  • Body/Chassis
    two-door Nomad station wagon

Cool Facts

The 1957 Bel Air is among the most recognizable American cars of all time; well-maintained examples, especially Sport Coupes and Convertibles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. They are roomy, fuel-efficient, with tastefully restrained, period use tail fins and chrome.