Automotive Magazine

In 1957, Chevrolet made a racing car that is intended to create a sensation in the arena of NASCAR racing. This car is known as the “Black Widow”, then became a dream come true. Black Widow become the most feared racing car in the NASCAR arena. Until June 6, 1957, A coalition of U.S. auto named Automobile Manufacturers Association was officially banned a car race, the prohibition also occur in the ad and the publication of a racing car and its features. This was done after an accident at Le Mans that killed more than 80 people when a car exploded among a crowd of people.

At first Black Widow equipped with powerful 283 hp engine and fuel injection devices. Supplies of fuel in the tank 20 gallons. Two spring shocks prop the front wheel. In addition, the Black Widow also has a body that is relatively mild so as not to impede the speed at which darted over the racecourse. In 1957, Piggins compiled a handbook entitled “1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide”, this book describes how to assemble Black Widow own. This guide has some interesting points in its content. In the discussion of color selection, it is said that the color green is considered taboo for American racing circles.