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In 1956 kreeg de Corvette een nieuw model. 6 Cylinder. In 1957 kreeg dit model een V8, het enige jaar dat dit model in V8 gemaakt werd. Toptoestand zowel carosserie als mekaniek

1956The 1956 Corvette featured a new body, with real glass roll up windows and a more substantial convertible top. The straight-6 engine was dropped, leaving only the 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8. Power ranged from 210 to 240 hp (157 to 179 kW).[26] The standard transmission remained the 3-speed manual, with an optional Powerglide automatic. Other options included power assisted convertible top, a removable hardtop, power windows,[21] and a signal-seeking partially transistorized Delco car radio.[27][28] A high-performance camshaft was also available (as RPO 449) with the 240 hp engine.

1957Visually the 1957 model was unchanged. The V8 was increased to 283 cu in (4.6 L), fuel-injection became a very expensive option, and a 4-speed manual transmission became available after April 9, 1957.[29] GM's Rochester subsidiary's used a constant flow system, producing a listed 290 hp (216 kW) at 6200 rpm and 290 lb·ft (393 N·m) of torque at 4400 rpm.[30] Debate continues to swirl whether this was underrated by Chevrolet (to allow for lower insurance premiums, or give the car an advantage in certain forms of racing) rather than overrated, as was common practice at the time (to juice sales). Either way, it was advertised as producing "One HP per cubic inch", allowing it to claim it one of the first mass-produced engines to do so.
Pushed toward high-performance and racing, principally by its designer, Zora Arkus-Duntov, who had raced in Europe, 1957 Corvettes could be ordered ready-to-race with special performance options, such as an engine fresh air/tach package, heavy-duty racing suspension, and 15 by 5.5 in (380 by 140 mm) wheels.[21]
Sales volume was 3,467, a low number by any contemporary standard and less than 1954's 3,640, making it the third lowest in Corvette history.[23] Fuel-injected models were in short supply, yet 1,040 were sold.[23]