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1957 Corvette 283 V8 Engine Used OEM Block
Original 283 cubic inch small-block V8 engine from a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. Authentic GM casting. Ideal for restoration or period-correct rebuilds.
$129,999.00
This is an original 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283 cubic inch (4.6L) small-block V8 engine, a true piece of American automotive history. The 283 V8 was Chevrolet’s first production engine to achieve 1 horsepower per cubic inch when paired with fuel injection—an engineering feat for its time.
Engine Specification Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | GM-283-V8-1957-OEM |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette |
| Model Variant | Base Convertible |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Compatible Year Range | 1957 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 4638 (283 cu in) |
| Transmission Type | Manual or Automatic (original 3-speed MT) |
| No. of Gears | 3 (original), 4 optional |
| No. of Doors | 2 |
| Vehicle Mileage | Unknown / N/A |
| Vehicle Year | 1957 |
| Part Tag ID | CORV-57-283V8-OEM |
| Vehicle Stock Number | VETTE57-ENG283 |
| Color and Color Code | Venetian Red (Code: 703) |