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1957 Nash Metropolitan Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $1,428.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 1,785lbs
Wheelbase 85 inches
Length 149.5 inches
Width 61.5 inches
Height 55.5 inches
Front Tread 45.3 inches
Rear Tread 44.8 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 90.89 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 52@4500
Rated Horsepower 13.23
Torque 77@2500
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Zenith
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.38
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
3/4 floating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.22 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Cam & lever
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 8 inches
Rear Size 8 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 8 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.2 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 10.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission Pints
Cooling System 7 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no.
VIN Description
VIN Location Right side of dash under hood.
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Additional Information

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age February 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Glacier Blue
Lagoon Blue
Cinnamon Bronze Metallic
Oregon Green
Mardi Gras Red
Mojave Yellow
Sierra Peach
Avacado Metallic
Gotham Gray Metallic
Plum Metallic
Caribbean Blue
Sunburst Yellow
Snowberry White
Coral Red
Frost White
Berkshire Green
Mardi Gras Red
Berkshire Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
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