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1957 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF CUSTOM CATALINA COUPE

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    1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom

  • VIN W857H10339
  • The VIN decodes to a 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1957
    Make
    Pontiac
  • Series
    Star Chief Custom
    Trim Level
    Catalina Coupe
  • Production
    32862
    Origin
    United States
  • Base Price
    $2607.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Passengers
    6
  • Doors
    2
    Weight
    3640 lbs
  • Brakes
  • Brake Size
    11 in.
    Front Brake Size
    12 in.
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    20 gal.
    Rear Differential
    5 pt.
  • Oil
    5 qt.
    Transmission
    2.5 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Rochester
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.42 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Front Tread
    59 in.
    Wheelbase
    124 in.
  • Length
    213.8 in.
    Width
    75.2 in.
  • Height
    62.1 in.
    Rear Tread
    59.4 in.
  • Engine
  • Cylinders
    8
    Rated Horsepower
    49.61 hp
  • Bore and Stroke
    3 15/16 & 3 9/16 in.
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Compression Ratio
    8.5 :1
  • Brake Horsepower
    227@4600 hp
    Engine No. Location
    On pad at front of right side of block.
  • Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
    Torque
    333@2300 ft/lbs
  • Main Bearings
    5
    Engine Type
    Helical
  • Displacement
    347.04 cu. in.
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Radiator
    Tube and center
    Cooling System
    21.7 Quarts
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Fuel Type
    Regular
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
  • Battery
    12
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Power brakes
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball and nut
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • 1st
    2.15 :1
    2nd
    1.37 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    2.28 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    Plate on left front hinge pillar post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    8 x 14

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