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| 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Series 57-28 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,603.00 | |
| No. Produced | 8,874 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,635lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 124 inches | |
| Length | 213.8 inches | |
| Width | 75.2 inches | |
| Height | 62.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.4 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 347.04 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 15/16 & 3 9/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 227@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 49.61 | |
| Torque | 333@2300 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.42 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 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. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Model year | |||
| Digits 5: Transmission | |||
| Digits 6-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A857S1001 to A857S1005, T857S1001 to T857S1004, F857S1001 to F857S1010, K857S1001 to K857S1019, L857S1001 to L857S1028, P857S1001 to P857S1212, C857S1001 to C857S1016, W857S1001 to W857S1015, A857H1001 to A857H11942, F857H1001 to F857H6113, K857H1001 to K857H17504, L857H1001 to L857H14411, P857H1001 to P857H43381, C857H1001 to C857H12585, W857H1001 to W857H12574, T857H1001 to T857H7313 | |||