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| 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Series 57-27 | ||
| Safari - 3 seat | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,604.00 | |
| No. Produced | 11,536 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,835lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 206.8 inches | |
| Width | 75.2 inches | |
| Height | 62 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 347.04 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 15/16 & 3 9/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 227@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 49.61 | |
| Torque | 333@2300 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On pad at front of right side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.15 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.37 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.28 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.42 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single with crossover | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.5 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 21.7 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Model year | |||
| Digits 5: Transmission | |||
| Digits 6-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A757S1001 to A757S2041, T757S1001 to T757S1656, F757S1001 to F757S2040, K757S1001 to K757S2301, L757S1001 to L757S2223, P757S1001 to P757S7722, C757S1001 to C757S1765, W757S1001 to W757S1970, A757H1001 to A757H18541, F757H1001 to F757H11045, K757H1001 to K757H23194, L757H1001 to L757H21243, P757H1001 to P757H94357, C757H1001 to C757H22055, W757H1001 to W757H22332, T757H1001 to T757H10608 | |||
| References | |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age February 1957 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1957 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Winona Green Metallic | ||
| Sapphire Blue | ||
| Nassau Green | ||
| Lucerne Blue | ||
| Sheffield Gray | ||
| Sage Blue Metallic | ||
| Carib Coral | ||
| Tartan Red | ||
| Chateau Gray Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Braeburn green Metallic | ||
| Starlight Yellow | ||
| Chevron Blue Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Charcoal Gray Metallic | ||
| Limefire Green Metallic | ||
| Silver Beige Metallic | ||
| Cordova Red Metallic | ||
| Seacrest Green | ||
| Kenya Ivory | ||
| Fontaine Blue Metallic | ||
| Bonneville Red | ||
| Cascade Blue | ||
| Mayfair Yellow | ||
| Iris | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |