In 1957, the V-shaped trim on the tail fins was filled with a ribbed aluminum insert exclusive to the Bel Air's upgraded trim level.
In 1956, the design was lengthened somewhat in front and given a more squarish treatment under the hood, engine power increased and a Chevrolet Corvette engine was available for the first time in a full-size passenger car. 1955 Chevrolets went on to dominate drag racing and became a formidable force in circle track racing.
The lightweight car, coupled with a powerful overhead valve V-8, became a showroom draw, but also thrust the company into the arena of competitive motorsports. The "shoebox" design, so named because it was the first Chevrolet to feature streamlined rear fenders, was a watershed for Chevrolet. The 1955 model, like its engine, was all new. Prior to 1955, Chevrolet offered a 235 cu in (3,850 cc) displacement in-line 6-cylinder engine only. It has a displacement of 265 cu in (4,340 cc). The 1955 model year Chevrolet introduced its now-famous small-block V-8 - the first V-8 available in a Chevrolet since 1918. Carburetion came from a single one-barrel carburetor. The engine was smoother running than the V-8. The base engine was an inline 6-cylinder called the Blue Flame Six. The 1957 Chevrolets did not have an oil pressure gauge or a voltmeter. Bel Air models, though maintaining the same chassis, powertrains, and body, were given upscale gold trim: the mesh grille insert and front fender chevrons, as well as the "Chevrolet" script on the hood and trunk, were all rendered in anodized gold. The now famous 1957 Chevrolet tailfins were designed to duplicate the wide look in the rear. Fourteen-inch wheels replaced the fifteen-inch wheels from previous years to give the car a lower stance, and a wide grille was used to give the car a wider look from the front. These changes included a new dashboard, sealed cowl, and the relocation of air ducts to the headlight pods, which resulted in the distinctive chrome headlight that helped make the 1957 Chevrolet a classic.
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Ed Cole, chief engineer for Chevrolet, dictated a series of changes that significantly increased the cost of the car. Initially, General Motors executives wanted an entirely new car for 1957, but production delays necessitated the 1955–56 design for one more year. The '57 Chevy, as it is often known, is an auto icon.
The car's image has been frequently used in toys, graphics, music, movies, and television. These vehicles are often restored to their original condition and sometimes modified. It is a popular and sought after classic car. An upscale trim option called the Delray was available for Two-Ten 2-door sedans. A two-door station wagon, the Nomad, was produced as a Bel Air model. It was available in three series models: the upscale Bel Air, the mid-range Two-Ten, and the One-Fifty. The 1957 Chevrolet is a car that was introduced by Chevrolet in September 1956 for the 1957 model year.
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