What is the estimated MPG for the 1957 Chevy Bel Aire convertable, 283 with 4 barrel carburetor?

Asked by Coolchevy57 Mar 31, 2017 at 11:38 AM about the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible RWD

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

My guesstimate is that you should be able to get 17 -18 mpg out on the highway if you don't drive to fast. This is assuming you don't have stump pulling gears and that the engine in good shape, tuned properly and is mild, not a hotrod. Installing a high performance ignition could help the fuel economy.

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GuruH5Y6R answered 4 years ago

I have ran 283's a lot in the day. I am talking 30-40yrs ago. If my memory is good I would say you are about right.

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