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1957 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1957
Price : $3,406
Weight : 3132 lbs | 1420.651 kg
V 8 | Serial number code 'C'
Displacement : 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.
Power : 212 BHP (156.032 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 9.1:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial number Code 'D'
Displacement : 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.
Power : 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Compression : 9.7:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial number code 'E'
Displacement : 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.
Power : 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 Holley 4-barrel carburetors
Supercharged V 8 | Serial number code 'F'
Displacement : 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.
Power : 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5300 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holly 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Manual Automatic Overdrive , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic

Total Ford Production for 1957 : 1,676,449
Total 1957 Thunderbird production : 21,380
1957 Ford Thunderbird
Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : 21,380

Convertible

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.50 X 14 Four-Ply Tubeless

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 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 181.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1957 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 70.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $3,406 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1957 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird was a Convertible.

Q: What tires did the 1957 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird had 7.50 X 14 Four-Ply Tubeless tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1957? A: Ford produced 1,676,449 automobiles in 1957.

Q: How many 1957 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 21,380 examples of the Thunderbird in 1957.

Q: What engines did the 1957 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 212 BHP (156.032 KW) @ 4500 RPM
  • V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 4500 RPM
  • V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM
  • Supercharged V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5300 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual Automatic Overdrive, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic.