1957 Buick Series 40 Special Specifications

Specifications

1950 1951 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1949 - 1958
Price :	$2,594-$3,165
Weight :	4010 lbs \| 1818.905 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5965 cc \| 364.0 cu in. \| 6.0 L.
Power :	250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Dynaflow

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1957 :	405,086
Total 1957 Series 40 Special production :	220,242
1957 Buick Series 40 Special
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	8,505
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	50,563
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	64,425
Riviera Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	6,817
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	59,739
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	23,180
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	7,013

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	208.4 in \| 5293 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.

Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,778
Weight :	4040 lbs \| 1832.513 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	208.4 in \| 5293 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,594
Weight :	3953 lbs \| 1793.051 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	208.4 in \| 5293 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Chassis # D4027598
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Exterior
Price :	$2,702
Weight :	3954 lbs \| 1793.504 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	208.4 in \| 5293 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.

Convertible Coupe

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Chassis # 84025090
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Exterior
Price :	$2,985
Weight :	4080 lbs \| 1850.657 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	208.4 in \| 5293 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.

Riviera Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,165
Weight :	4308 lbs \| 1954.076 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	208.4 in \| 5293 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,045
Weight :	4290 lbs \| 1945.911 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	208.4 in \| 5293 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.10 x 15

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 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special has a length of 208.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special cost when new?A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special cost approximately $2,594 to $3,165 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Riviera Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special had 7.10 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1957? A: Buick produced 405,086 automobiles in 1957.

Q: How many 1957 Series 40 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 220,242 examples of the Series 40 Special in 1957.

Q: What engine did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special was a V 8 (5965 cc | 364.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1957 Buick Series 40 Special had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Dynaflow.