1957 DeSoto Adventurer Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1956 - 1960
Price :	$4,000-$4,270
Weight :	4240 lbs \| 1923.232 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5916 cc \| 361.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2 4-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlite; Push-button

Production Figures

Total DeSoto Production for 1957 :	126,514
1957 DeSoto Adventurer
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	300
HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	1,650

Dimension(s)

Convertible Coupe

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Chassis # 55354910
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Chassis # 50417133
Engine # S26-A-2127
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	221.0 in \| 5613 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.

HardTop Coupe

Chassis # 50414180
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Exterior
Price :	$4,000
Weight :	4045 lbs \| 1834.781 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	221.0 in \| 5613 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.

Handling

1957 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,550
Avg. Home :	$12,220
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.24

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer? A: The 1957 DeSoto Adventurer has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer? A: The 1957 DeSoto Adventurer has a length of 221.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer cost when new?A: The 1957 DeSoto Adventurer cost approximately $4,000 to $4,270 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer? A: The 1957 DeSoto Adventurer was offered as a Convertible Coupe, HardTop Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1957? A: DeSoto produced 126,514 automobiles in 1957.

Q: What engine did the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer have? A: The engine powering the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1957 DeSoto Adventurer have? A: The 1957 DeSoto Adventurer had a 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite; Push-button gearbox.