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1957 Dodge Suburban 8 Series D70
Suburban
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,618.00
No. Produced 32,000
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,830lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 214.4 inches
Width 77.9 inches
Height 58.4 inches
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 324.4 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 11/16 & 3 51/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 320@4200
Rated Horsepower 43.51
Torque 320@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On left side of block between Nos. 2 & 3 cylinders or on boss on right side of block below distributor or on top of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
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 11 inches
Rear Size 11 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 Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 38001001 to 38025513
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front pillar post.
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Additional Information
No. produced is approximate model year station wagon production.

1957 Dodge 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
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
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
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
All colors may not be available in all models.
Glacier White
Velvet Blue Metallic
Ice Blue
Turquoise
Misty Green
Heather Green
Moonstone Gray
Tropical Coral
Metallic Charcoal
Flame Red
Sunshire Yellow
Gallant Gold Metallic
Forest Green Metallic
Sand Dune White
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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