1957 Pontiac Chieftain Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1945 - 1975
Price :	$2,460-$2,900
Weight :	3665 lbs \| 1662.416 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Synchromesh
Displacement :	5686 cc \| 347.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	227 HP (167.072 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	5686 cc \| 347.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	252 HP (185.472 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual Syncromesh , Automatic Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1957 :	334,041
1957 Pontiac Chieftain
Catalina Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	40,074
Catalina Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	51,017
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	35,671
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	21,343
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	11,536
Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P :	2,934

Dimension(s)

Sedan

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	206.8 in \| 5253 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Sedan Delivery

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	206.8 in \| 5253 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Catalina Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,610
Weight :	3750 lbs \| 1700.971 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	206.8 in \| 5253 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,460
Weight :	3624 lbs \| 1643.819 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	206.8 in \| 5253 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Catalina Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,527
Weight :	3666 lbs \| 1662.87 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	206.8 in \| 5253 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	3946 lbs \| 1789.875 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	207.7 in \| 5276 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,840
Weight :	3800 lbs \| 1723.651 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	207.7 in \| 5276 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.50x14

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 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1957 Pontiac Chieftain has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1957 Pontiac Chieftain has lengths of 206.80 and 207.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain cost when new?A: The 1957 Pontiac Chieftain cost approximately $2,460 to $2,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1957 Pontiac Chieftain was offered as a Catalina Hardtop, Sedan, Sedan Delivery, Station Wagon, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1957 Pontiac Chieftain had 7.50x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1957? A: Pontiac produced 334,041 automobiles in 1957.

Q: What engines did the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1957 Pontiac Chieftain had the following engine options: V 8 (5686 cc | 347.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 227 HP (167.072 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (5686 cc | 347.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 252 HP (185.472 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1957 Pontiac Chieftain had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Syncromesh, Automatic Hydra-Matic.