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| 1958 Edsel Corsair Series | Know your VIN? | |
| Hardtop | Get your instaVIN | |
| Standard Specifications | Vehicle History Report! | |
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,139.00 | |
| No. Produced | 5,880 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 57A | |
| Weight | 4,235lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 124 inches | |
| Length | 218.9 inches | |
| Width | 79.8 inches | |
| Height | 56.8 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59.4 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | E-475 V8 overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 411.05 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 13/64 & 3 45/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 345@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 56.53 | |
| Torque | 475@2900 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Edsel automatic | |
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic self-adjusting | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.5 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 25 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 22 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not Applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | X8aW700001 & up | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Engine | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 4: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front pillar hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| This is Edsel (1958) | Detroit 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Snow White | |
| Charcoal Brown Metallic | ||
| Driftwood | ||
| Sunset Coral | ||
| Spruce Green Metallic | ||
| Ice Green | ||
| Royal Blue Metallic | ||
| Horizon Blue | ||
| Spring Green | ||
| Powder Blue | ||
| Ember Red | ||
| Chalk Pink | ||
| Gold Metallic | ||
| Silver Gray Metallic | ||
| Turquoise | ||
| Jonquil Yellow | ||
| Copper Metallic | ||
| Frost White | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |