1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1957 - 1958
Price : $2,685-$3,215
Weight : 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg
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.
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-matic

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

2-Door Holiday Hardtop

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

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.

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

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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.

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