1957 Pontiac Star Chief Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1954 - 1966
Price :	$2,840-$5,780
Weight :	3975 lbs \| 1803.03 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5686 cc \| 347.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	244 HP (179.584 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5686 cc \| 347.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , 4 Automatic Hydra-matic , Automatic Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1957 :	334,041
Total 1957 Star Chief production :	103,212
1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	12,789
Custom Bonneville Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	630
Custom Catalina Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	44,283
Custom Catalina Hardtop 2-Door 2 dr. 6 P :	32,862
Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	8,874
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	3,774

Dimension(s)

Convertible

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	213.8 in \| 5431 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,840
Weight :	3744 lbs \| 1698.25 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	213.8 in \| 5431 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Custom Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	3753 lbs \| 1702.332 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	213.8 in \| 5431 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Custom Catalina Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,970
Weight :	3815 lbs \| 1730.455 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	213.8 in \| 5431 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Custom Catalina Hardtop 2-Door

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Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	3750 lbs \| 1700.971 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	213.8 in \| 5431 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.

Custom Bonneville Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$5,780
Weight :	4286 lbs \| 1944.097 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	213.8 in \| 5431 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.4 in \| 1509 mm.
Tires :	8.50x14

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.50 x 14

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 Star Chief? A: The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief has a length of 213.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief cost when new?A: The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief cost approximately $2,840 to $5,780 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief was offered as a Convertible, Custom Bonneville Convertible, Custom Catalina Hardtop, Custom Catalina Hardtop 2-Door, Custom Sedan, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief had 7.50 x 14 tires.

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

Q: How many 1957 Star Chiefs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 103,212 examples of the Star Chief in 1957.

Q: What engines did the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief had the following engine options: V 8 (5686 cc | 347.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 244 HP (179.584 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (5686 cc | 347.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 4800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, 4 speed Automatic Hydra-matic, Automatic Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic.