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1957 Chrysler Windsor Series C75-1
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,871.00
No. Produced 14,027
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,925lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 219.9 inches
Width 78.8 inches
Height 58.6 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 353.13 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 15/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 285@4600
Rated Horsepower 49.61
Torque 365@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Ball and Ball
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.31 to 1
2nd 1.55
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.96
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.73 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tubular or fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 21 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: W57-1001 to W57-44450 & W57L-1001 to W57L-5120

1957 Chrysler Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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
Cloud White
Soverign Blue Metallic
Regimental Red
Forest Green Metallic
Indian Turquoise
Saturn Blue
Horizon Blue
Seafoam Aqua
Sunset Rose
Champagne Gold
Shell Pink
GunMetallical Gray Metallic
Mist Gray
Regatta Blue Metallic
Gaughin Red
Parade Green Metallic
Desert Beige
Copper Brown Metallic
Charcoal Gray Metallic
Deep Ruby Metallic
Regatta Blue Metallic No. 2
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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