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Original Base Price
$2,378.00
No. Produced
49,584
Body
Body Maker
Plymouth
No. Doors
4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
3,840lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase
118 inches
Length
204.6 inches
Width
78.2 inches
Height
Front Tread
60.9 inches
Rear Tread
59.6 inches
Engine Type V8, Valve-in-head Displacement 299.61 cu. in. Cylinders 8 Bore & Stroke 3 29/32 & 3 1/8 inches Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable Brake Horsepower 215@4400 Rated Horsepower 48.83 Torque 285@2800 Main Bearings 5 Valve Lifters Mechanical Block Material Engine Numbers Engine No. Location On front of block beneath left cylinder head, or on right side of block beneath distributor, or on top of block behind water pump. Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type
Dual downdraft
Make
Ball and Ball
Transmission Type Helical Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3 Gear Ratios 1st 2.5 to 1 2nd 1.68 3rd 1 to 1 4th Not applicable 5th Not applicable Reverse 3.2
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
10 inches
Axle Type
Semifloating
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.54 to 1
Suspension
Front
Independent torsion bar
Rear
Longitudinal leaf spring
Steering Gear
Worm & roller
Brakes
Service
4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size
11 inches
Rear Size
11 inches
Emergency
On the drive shaft
Size
Other Systems Specifications Exhaust System Single with crossover Ignition System Distributor and coil Battery 12 volt storage battery Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat Radiator Corrugated fin and tube Fuel Type Regular Mileage
Wheels, Rims & Tires Wheel Type Wheel Mfr Wheel Size Tire Type Tire Size 7.5 x 14 Spare Location Trunk
Capacities Fuel 20 Gallons Oil 5 Quarts Transmission 2.75 Pints Cooling System 20 Quarts Rear Differential 3.5 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 On left front door hinge post.
Additional Information
This model has a 122 inch wheelbase. Serial Nos.: P31-216083001 to P31-216392956 & P31-226595001 to P31-226643618 & P31-222330001 to P31-222450693 & P31-228525001 to P31-228534683. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.
References 1957 Plymouth Data Book Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000www.lapl.org 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) 464-0301www.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 Two Tone Colors Available Canary Yellow Satin Gray Sand Dune White Sky Blue Jade Green Metallic Dusty Coral Desert Gold Metallic Marine Blue Metallic Meadow Green Burgandy Metallic Silver Charcoal Metallic Ginger Carnival Red. Silver Gray Metallic Satin Gray Canary Yellow
Standard/Optional Equipment Power Flite automatic transmission Opt Power brakes Opt Power steering Opt
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