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| 1957 Mercury Station Wagon Series | ||
| Voyager | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,122.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,283 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 56B | |
| Weight | 4,240lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 211.1 inches | |
| Width | 79.1 inches | |
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 59.4 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter or Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.70 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and rack | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 57WA10001M to 57WA90490M, 57ME10001M to 57ME89895M, 57LA10001M to 57LA50854M, 57SL10001M to 57SL98451M | |||
| References | |
| 1957 Mercury Sales Manual | 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 February 1957 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1957 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |