These are standard specifications for the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-matic
Chassis # 518M44657
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Chassis # 578M37498
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1958 |
| Price : | $2,685-$3,215 |
| Weight : | 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6080 cc | 371.0 cu in. | 6.1 L. |
| Power : | 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Quadra Jet 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6081 cc | 371.1 cu in. | 6.1 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1957 : | 384,390 |
| Total 1957 Super Eighty-Eight production : | 132,105 |
| 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight | |
| 2-Door Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 31,155 |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,983 |
| 4-Door Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 39,162 |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,128 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 42,696 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,981 |
Dimension(s)
2-Door Holiday Hardtop
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.2 in | 5288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
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Chassis # 577L02657
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| Price : | $3,130 |
| Weight : | 4440 lbs | 2013.95 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.2 in | 5288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $2,685 |
| Weight : | 4160 lbs | 1886.944 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.2 in | 5288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
4-Door Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $2,945 |
| Weight : | 4250 lbs | 1927.768 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.2 in | 5288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,740 |
| Weight : | 4185 lbs | 1898.284 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.2 in | 5288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,215 |
| Weight : | 4535 lbs | 2057.041 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.2 in | 5288 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.50x14 |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a length of 208.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost when new?A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost approximately $2,685 to $3,215 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight was offered as a 2-Door Holiday Hardtop, 2-Door Sedan, 4-Door Holiday Hardtop, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had 8.50x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1957? A: Oldsmobile produced 384,390 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Super Eighty-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 132,105 examples of the Super Eighty-Eight in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had the following engine options: V 8 (6080 cc | 371.0 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (6081 cc | 371.1 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Hydra-matic.
