These are standard specifications for the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Syncromesh , Automatic Hydra-Matic
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 | |
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
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,610 |
| Weight : | 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,460 |
| Weight : | 3624 lbs | 1643.819 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,527 |
| Weight : | 3666 lbs | 1662.87 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,900 |
| Weight : | 3946 lbs | 1789.875 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,840 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1957 Pontiac Chieftain FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain?
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.