1957 Corvette Convertible Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Production & Specifications

Total Production

6,339

Wheelbase

102.00"

Length

168.00"

Width

72.70"

Height

51.80"

Curb Weight

2,940.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

58.70" / 59.00"

Tire Size

6.70 x 15

Plant Built

St. Louis

Base Engine

283 cu in V8

Serial Range

E57S100001 - E57S106339

Total Production	6,339
Wheelbase	102.00"
Length	168.00"
Width	72.70"
Height	51.80"
Curb Weight	2,940.00 lbs.
Track F/R	58.70" / 59.00"
Tire Size	6.70 x 15
Plant Built	St. Louis
Base Engine	283 cu in V8
Serial Range	E57S100001 - E57S106339

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Options for Model Year 1957, Convertible

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars

Code	Description	Quantity	1957*	2025**
101	Heater	5,373	$118	$1,363
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	3,635	$199	$2,292
107	Parking Brake Alarm	1,873	$5	$62
108	Courtesy Lights	2,489	$9	$100
109	Windshield Washers	2,555	$12	$136
276	Wheels, 15x5.5	51	$15	$174
290	Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15	5,019	$32	$364
2934	Base Convertible	6,339	$3,176	$36,559
303	3-Speed Manual Transmission	2,886	n/a	n/a
313	Powerglide Automatic Transmission	1,393	$188	$2,167
419	Auxiliary Hardtop*	4,055	$215	$2,477
426	Power Windows	379	$59	$681
440	Two-Tone Paint Combination	2,797	$19	$223
469A	283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs.)	2,045	$151	$1,734
469C	283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs.)	1,621	$183	$2,106
473	Power Operated Folding Top	1,336	$140	$1,610
579A	283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injected)	182	$484	$5,573
579B	283ci, 283hp Engine (fuel injected)	713	$484	$5,573
579C	283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injected)	102	$484	$5,573
579E	283ci, 283hp Engine (fuel injected)	43	$726	$8,360
677	Positraction Rear Axle 3.70:1	327	$48	$558
678	Positraction Rear Axle 4.11:1	1,772	$48	$558
679	Positraction Rear Axle 4.56:1	n/a	$48	$558
684	Heavy Duty Racing Suspension	51	$780	$8,979
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission.	664	$188	$2,167

Paint Colors for Model Year 1957, Convertible

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
naAB	Arctic Blue	487	$0.00
naAC	Aztec Copper	452	$0.00
naCG	Cascade Green	550	$0.00
naIS	Inca Silver	65	$0.00
naOB	Onyx Black	2,189	$0.00
naPW	Polo White	1,273	$0.00
naVR	Venetian Red	1,320	$0.00

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