These are standard specifications for the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
2 Automatic Jetaway HydraMatic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1958 |
| Price : | $3,380-$3,649 |
| Weight : | 4460 lbs | 2023.022 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. |
2 Automatic Jetaway HydraMatic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1957 : | 384,390 |
| Total 1957 Starfire Ninety-Eight production : | 58,408 |
| 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,278 |
| Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 17,791 |
| Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 32,099 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 21,525 |
Dimension(s)
Holiday Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.7 in | 5504 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $3,649 |
| Weight : | 4525 lbs | 2052.505 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.7 in | 5504 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $3,540 |
| Weight : | 4750 lbs | 2154.564 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.7 in | 5504 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,380 |
| Weight : | 4455 lbs | 2020.754 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.7 in | 5504 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs Rear : Leaf springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 9.00x14 |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight has a length of 216.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight cost approximately $3,380 to $3,649 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight was offered as a Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight had 9.00x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1957? A: Oldsmobile produced 384,390 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 Starfire Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 58,408 examples of the Starfire Ninety-Eight in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-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 transmission did the 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight had a 2 speed Automatic Jetaway HydraMatic gearbox.