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| 1958 Edsel Corsair Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Edsel automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| 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 drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| 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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