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The Airbox option package designated RPO 579D came with the Duntov-cammed, Rochester fuel-injected 283/283 HP V-8. It incorporated a fiberglass intake plenum on the drivers-side inner fender. Fed by an opening in the radiator bulkhead, it channeled cooler, denser outside air through an internal filter and along a rubberized duct to the Rochester fuel-injection.
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé, 1957, by Ghia Aigle. Designed by Giovanni Michellotti a one-off built on a ‘54 Corvette chassis by Carozzeria Ghia in Switzerland. The Ghia Corvette was powered by a Blue Flame 6 in-line engine with a 4-speed manual gearbox
Presented here are the engineering features of the new and challenging Chevrolet Corvette for 1957. Its performance, handling stability and luxury ride are designed to please the most critical car enthusiast...
Presented here are the engineering features of the new and challenging Chevrolet Corvette for 1958. Its performance, handling stability and luxury ride are designed to please the most critical car enthusiast...