These are standard specifications for the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Dynaflow
Chassis # D4027598
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Chassis # 84025090
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1958 |
| Price : | $2,594-$3,165 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5965 cc | 364.0 cu in. | 6.0 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Dynaflow
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1957 : | 405,086 |
| Total 1957 Series 40 Special production : | 220,242 |
| 1957 Buick Series 40 Special | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,505 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 50,563 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 64,425 |
| Riviera Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 6,817 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 59,739 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 23,180 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,013 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.4 in | 5293 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Hardtop
| Price : | $2,778 |
| Weight : | 4040 lbs | 1832.513 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.4 in | 5293 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,594 |
| Weight : | 3953 lbs | 1793.051 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.4 in | 5293 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
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| Price : | $2,702 |
| Weight : | 3954 lbs | 1793.504 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.4 in | 5293 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
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| Price : | $2,985 |
| Weight : | 4080 lbs | 1850.657 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.4 in | 5293 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Riviera Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,165 |
| Weight : | 4308 lbs | 1954.076 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.4 in | 5293 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,045 |
| Weight : | 4290 lbs | 1945.911 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.4 in | 5293 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10 x 15 |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Buick Series 40 Special FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special has a length of 208.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special cost when new?A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special cost approximately $2,594 to $3,165 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Riviera Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special had 7.10 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1957? A: Buick produced 405,086 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Series 40 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 220,242 examples of the Series 40 Special in 1957.Q: What engine did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special was a V 8 (5965 cc | 364.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Dynaflow.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special has a length of 208.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special cost when new?A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special cost approximately $2,594 to $3,165 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Riviera Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special had 7.10 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1957? A: Buick produced 405,086 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Series 40 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 220,242 examples of the Series 40 Special in 1957.Q: What engine did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special was a V 8 (5965 cc | 364.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Dynaflow.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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