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1957 Lincoln Capri Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,339.00
No. Produced 11,223
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 57B
Weight
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 224.6 inches
Width 80.3 inches
Height 61.2 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 367.57 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 21/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 300@4800
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 415@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN/Serial number.
Engine No. Location On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Turbo Drive
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.07 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Corrugated fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 22 2/3 Pints
Cooling System 23 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 57WA5001L to 57WA43262L
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Additional Information

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless 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. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age February 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Taos Turquoise
Desert Buff
Starmist White
Huntsman Red
Saturn Gold
Seascape Blue
Horizon Blue
Sand
Ivy Green Metallic
Flamingo
Willow Green
Bermuda Coral
Cinnamon Metallic
Vermont Green Metallic
Oxford Gray Metallic
Gainsborough Blue Metallic
Dubonnet Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
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