1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1957 - 1958
Price :	$2,685-$3,215
Weight :	4170 lbs \| 1891.48 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6080 cc \| 371.0 cu in. \| 6.1 L.
Power :	277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Quadra Jet 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6081 cc \| 371.1 cu in. \| 6.1 L.
Power :	300 HP (220.8 KW)
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.

Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-matic

Production Figures

Total Oldsmobile Production for 1957 :	384,390
Total 1957 Super Eighty-Eight production :	132,105
1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight
2-Door Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	31,155
2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	2,983
4-Door Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	39,162
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	7,128
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	42,696
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	8,981

Dimension(s)

2-Door Holiday Hardtop

Chassis # 518M44657
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Chassis # E578L01677
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	208.2 in \| 5288 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Convertible Coupe

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Chassis # 578M37498
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Chassis # 578C11659
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Chassis # 577L02657
Engine # A029984
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Chassis # 578C09900
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Chassis # 578M04169
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Chassis # 578M22498
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Exterior
Price :	$3,130
Weight :	4440 lbs \| 2013.95 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	208.2 in \| 5288 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

2-Door Sedan

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Exterior
Price :	$2,685
Weight :	4160 lbs \| 1886.944 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	208.2 in \| 5288 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

4-Door Holiday Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,945
Weight :	4250 lbs \| 1927.768 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	208.2 in \| 5288 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,740
Weight :	4185 lbs \| 1898.284 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	208.2 in \| 5288 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Station Wagon

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Exterior
Price :	$3,215
Weight :	4535 lbs \| 2057.041 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	208.2 in \| 5288 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.50x14

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 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a length of 208.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost when new?A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost approximately $2,685 to $3,215 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight was offered as a 2-Door Holiday Hardtop, 2-Door Sedan, 4-Door Holiday Hardtop, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had 8.50x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1957? A: Oldsmobile produced 384,390 automobiles in 1957.

Q: How many 1957 Super Eighty-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 132,105 examples of the Super Eighty-Eight in 1957.

Q: What engines did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had the following engine options: V 8 (6080 cc | 371.0 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM

V 8 (6081 cc | 371.1 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW)

Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1957 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Hydra-matic.