What is a "fuelie" Bel Air?
Quick Answer
A fuelie Bel Air is a 1957 car fitted with the Rochester Ramjet continuous mechanical fuel injection on the 283 V8, rated at 283 hp, one horsepower per cubic inch. Most Bel Airs were carbureted, so genuine fuel-injected cars are rare and command a strong premium.
The "fuelie" is the performance halo of the Tri-Five Bel Air.
The 283/283
For 1957, the new 283 small-block with Rochester Ramjet fuel injection made 283 hp at 6,200 rpm, a milestone "one horsepower per cubic inch" figure that was big news at the time.
Buyer's note
Few were built, and the setup can be added to a carbureted car, so a genuine fuelie needs documentation and correct components to justify the premium.
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