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1957 Mercury Monterey Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,352.00
No. Produced 33,982
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 54A
Weight 3,875lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 211.1 inches
Width 79.1 inches
Height 58.2 inches
Front Tread 59.4 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 311.37 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 51/64 & 3 7/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.7 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 255@4600
Rated Horsepower 46.13
Torque 340@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
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 or Holley
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.49 to 1
2nd 1.59
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.15
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.70 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball and rack
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
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 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.25 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Serial Nos.: 57WA10001M to 57WA90490M, 57ME10001M to 57ME89895M, 57LA10001M to 57LA50854M, 57SL10001M to 57SL98451M

1957 Mercury Sales ManualDetroit 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 Persimmon
Classic White
Moonmist Yellow
Nantucket Blue
Lexington Green
Pastel Peach
Rosewood
Desert Tan
Tahitian Green
Pacific Blue Metallic
Sunset Orchid
Fiesta Red
Sherwood Green Metallic
Regency Gray Metallic
Brazilian Bronze Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Mercomatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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