These are standard specifications for the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Chrysler Power-Flite , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Chassis # DUA12157
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Chassis # 158
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Chassis # 135
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Chassis # 100
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Chassis # 119
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Chassis # DG128
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1956 - 1958 |
| Coach Work : | Ghia |
| Price : | $7,600 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | D-500 Dodge engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 218 BHP (160.448 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| V 8 | overhead lateral double rocker arm, hemispherical valve arrangement | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
Automatic Chrysler Power-Flite , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| Sports Car Production (1956-1958) : | 117 |
| 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car | |
Dimension(s)
Convertible by Ghia
Chassis # DUA12157
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Chassis # 132
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Chassis # 197
Engine # D-500-7723
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Chassis # 158
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Chassis # 135
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Chassis # 134
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Chassis # 100
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Chassis # 119
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Chassis # DG128
Engine # D500-7715
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Chassis # 125
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Chassis # 145
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Chassis # 150
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| Coachwork : | Ghia |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.5 in | 5169 mm. |
| Width : | 73.8 in | 1875 mm. |
| Height : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Power Steering |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70 x 15 Goodyear Super Nylon |
| Wheels : | Disc |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car has a length of 203.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car has a width of 73.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car cost when new?A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car had a base price of approximately $7,600 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car was a Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car have? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car had 6.70 x 15 Goodyear Super Nylon tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car have? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car had Disc wheels.Q: How many Sports Car were produced? A: Dual Ghia produced 117 examples of the Sports Car from 1956 to 1958.Q: What engines did the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car have? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car had the following engine options: V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 218 BHP (160.448 KW) V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car have? A: The 1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car had the following gearbox options: Automatic Chrysler Power-Flite, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite.
