1957 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

1957 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

Model Designations:

CHRYSLER:

Chrysler Windsor, Series C75-1, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler Saratoga, Series C75-2, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler New Yorker, Series C76, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler 300C, Series C76-300

IMPERIAL:

Imperial, Series IM1-1, 8 Cylinder

Crown , Series IM1-2, 8 Cylinder

Lebaron, Series IM1-4, 8 Cylinder

Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

Chrysler Windsor, 8 Cylinder

Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#145

Base Price: $3,088; Shipping Weight: 3,995 Pounds;

Production Total: 17,639

Windsor, 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #146

Base Price: $3,153; Shipping Weight: 3,925 Pounds:

Production Total: 14,027

Windsor, 4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #149

Base Price: $3,217; Shipping Weight: 4,030 Pounds:

Production Total: 14,354

Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger, Body #148

Base Price: $3,574; Shipping Weight: 4,210 Pounds

Production Total: 2,035

Chrysler Saratoga, 8 Cylinder

Saratoga, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#255

Base Price: $3,718; Shipping Weight: 4,165 Pounds;

Production Total: 14,977

Saratoga, 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #256

Base Price: $3,754; Shipping Weight: 4,075 Pounds:

Production Total: 10,633

Saratoga, 4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #259

Base Price: $3,832; Shipping Weight: 4,195 Pounds:

Production Total: 11,586

Chrysler New Yorker, 8 Cylinder:

New Yorker, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger Body #165

Base Price: $4,173; Shipping Weight: 4,315 Pounds;

Production Total: 12,369

New Yorker 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #166

Base Price: $4,202; Shipping Weight: 4,220 Pounds

Production Total: 8,863

New Yorker 4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #169

Base Price: $4,259; Shipping Weight: 4,330 Pounds

Production Total: 10,948

New Yorker, 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #163

Base Price: $4,638; Shipping Weight: 4,365 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,049

Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger, Body #168

Base Price: $4,746; Shipping Weight: 4,490 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,391

Chrysler 300C, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, Body #566

Base Price: $4,929; Shipping Weight: 4,235 Pounds

Production Total: 1,918

2 Door Convertible Coupe, Body #563

Base Price: $5,359; Shipping Weight: 4,390 Pounds

Production Total: 484

1957 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

Chasis:

Wheelbase:

Chrysler:

All Models except Long Wheelbase: 126"

Imperial:

Imperial, Crown, & LeBaron: 129"

Crown Imperial: 149.5"

Tire Sizes:

Chrysler:

Windsor & Saratoga: 8.50 X 14"

New Yorker & 300C: 9.00 X 14"

Imperial:

All: 9.50 X 14"

Chrysler Windsor, 2 Barrel Carburetor Engine, General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-15/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 354 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 50.05

Horsepower: 285 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 365 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

Chrysler Windsor, 4 Barrel Carburetor Engine, General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-15/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 354 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 50.05

Horsepower: 295 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 390 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

Chrysler Saratoga, 4 Barrel Carburetor Engine, General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-15/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 354 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 50.05

Horsepower: 295 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 390 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

Chrysler New Yorker, All Series Imperial, & Crown Imperial, General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.00" X 3.90"

Engine Displacement: 392 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 325 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 430 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

Chrysler 300C General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.00" X 3.90"

Engine Displacement: 392 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 375 @ 5,200 RPM

Torque: 420 Ft. Lbs. @ 4,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

Chrysler Windsor, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle: 29 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Chrysler, all Models Except Windsor & 300, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AGR-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 29 to 32 Degrees

Total Dwell Both Sets: 36 to 39 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Chrysler 300, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AGR-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 29 to 32 Degrees

Total Dwell Both Sets: 36 to 39 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

Chrysler Windsor, 8 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Intake Opens 13 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Closes 17 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 170 Lbs @ 1.31 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .389"

Exhaust: .389"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .370"

Exhaust: .370"

Chrysler, all Models Except Windsor & 300C, 8 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Intake Opens 15 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Closes 15 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 170 Lbs @ 1.31 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .389"

Exhaust: .389"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .370"

Exhaust: .370"

Chrysler 300C, 8 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .024"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Intake Opens 35 Degrees BTDC; With Special Camshaft: 48 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Closes 25 Degrees After Top Dead Center; With Special Camshaft: 47 Degrees ATDC

Valve Spring Pressure:

Outer Spring: 158 Lbs @ 1.22 inches

Inner Spring: 66 Lbs @ 1-3/32"

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .444"

Exhaust: .435"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .370"

Exhaust: .370"

Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

Windsor, 8 Cylinder Engines

Piston Fitting;

Shim to Use: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 12 :

Ring End Gap

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9842"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Rod End Play: .006"-.014"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust: Center Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Main Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs.

All Except 300C & Windsor, 8 Cylinder Engines

Piston Fitting;

Shim to Use: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 12 :

Ring End Gap

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .013"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9842"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Rod End Play: .006"-.014"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.687"-2.688"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust: Center Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Main Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs.

300C, 8 Cylinder Engines

Piston Fitting;

Shim to Use: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 12 :

Ring End Gap

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .013"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9842"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Rod End Play: .006"-.014"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.687"-2.688"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust: Center Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Main Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

Windsor, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Chrysler New Yorker & Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Capacities

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 24 Quarts

With Heater: 25 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission; 11-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Chrysler 300C, 8 Cylinder, Capacities

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 24 Quarts

With Heater: 25 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications

Generator # GJC-7012A,

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6201A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator # GHM-6001E,

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,500 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.1 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6201A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #MDL-6001

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 31-37 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 225 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Distributor #1BP-4002A

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 29 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 425 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 10-1/2"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees

Distributor #1BK-4304

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 29 to 32 Degrees

Total Dwell, Both Sets of Points: 36 to 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2250 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8-1/2"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 18"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees

Carter Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: BBD

Part # 2527S

Float Level: 9/32"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2589S

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 9/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 21/32"

Secondary: 25/32"

Fast Idle: .012"

Unloader: 15/64"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2590S

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 9/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 21/32"

Secondary: 25/32"

Fast Idle: .012"

Unloader: 15/64"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2534S

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 2-1/4 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 7/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 21/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2535S

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 2-1/4 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 7/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 21/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Fast Idle: .018"

Unloader: 1/8"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carburetor Model: AFB

Part # 2488S, 2686S

Float Level: 5/16"

Float Drop: 23/32"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Pump Stroke: 7/16"

Choke Piston Lever: .040"

Fast Idle Throttle Clearance Valve: .012"

Unloader Setting: 1/4"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .017"-.022"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, All Series Chrysler & Imperial:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series Chrysler & Imperial:

Caster:

Manual Steering: - 3/4 Degrees

Power Steering: + 3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left Side: + 3/8 Degrees

Right Side: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 3/32"-5/32"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 21-3/4 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Popular Options, Chrysler:

Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Power Antenna, Highway Hi-Fi Record Player, Dual Rear Antennas, Hot Water Heater, Gas Heater, Air Conditioning, Power Steering (Windsor only, standard on other models), Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seat, Automatic Transmission, Non-Slip Differential, White Sidewall Tires, Locking Gas Cap, Windshield Washer, Rear Window Defroster, Outside Rear View Mirrors, Fog Lights, Spot Light, Exhaust Deflector, Tinted Glass.

Colors & Color Codes, Chrysler & Imperial:

Code Color

A Jet Black

B Horizon Blue

C Regatta Blue

D Soverign Blue

E Seafoam Aqua

F Parade Green

G Forest Green

H Mist Gray

J Gunmetal Gray

K Charcoal Gray

L Desert Beige

M Shell Pink

N Copper Brown

P Gauguin Red

R Regimental Red

S Sunset Rose

T Champagne Gold

U Deep Ruby

V Saturn Blue

W Indian Turquoise

X Cloud White

Two-Tone Colors Only

Blue Jade

Crocus Yellow

Copper Glow

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Plastic: New Yorker 4 Door Hardtop

1957 Chrysler Historical Data

The 1957 Chrysler Model Year Introduction date was October 29, 1956..

Total 1957 Chrysler Production was 122,273.

1957 IMPERIAL

Model Designations:

Imperial, Series 1M-1, 8 Cylinder

Crown, Series 1M-1, 8 Cylinder

LeBaron, Series 1M-4, 8 Cylinder

Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

Imperial, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price, $4,838; Shipping Weight: 4,640 Pounds;

Production Total: 6,821

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,838; Shipping Weight: 4,780 Pounds;

Production Total: 7,527

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,736; Shipping Weight: 4,640 Pounds;

Production Total: 2,094

Imperial Crown, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price, $5,406; Shipping Weight: 4,720 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,642

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,406; Shipping Weight: 4,820 Pounds;

Production Total: 7,843

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,269; Shipping Weight: 4,755 Pounds;

Production Total: 4,199

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,598; Shipping Weight: 4,830 Pounds

Production Total: 1,167

Imperial Lebaron, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price, $5,743; Shipping Weight: 4,765 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,729

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,743; Shipping Weight: 4,900 Pounds;

Production Total: 911

Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger,

Base Price: $15,000; Shipping Weight: 5,960 Pounds;

Production Total: 36

Imperial, All Series, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.00" X 3.90"

Engine Displacement: 392 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 325 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 430 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

Imperial & Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AGR-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 29 to 32 Degrees

Total Dwell Both Sets: 36 to 39 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Data, Piston & Ring Data, Engine Bearing Data, Brake Data, Wheel Allignment Data, Rear Axle Data, Dash Gauge Manufacturer, & Paint Colors and Codes:

Refer to Data for Chrysler 8 Cylinder Models

Imperial, All Series, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 24 Quarts

With Heater: 25 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts *

Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Popular Options:

Radio, Power Windows, Power Seats, Air Conditioning, White Sidewall Tires, Fog Lights, External Sun Visor, Tinted Glass, Spotlight, Exhaust Deflector. Outside Rear View Mirror.

1957 Imperial & Crown Imperial Historical Data:

The 1957 Imperial Model Year Introduction date was October 30, 1956.

Total Series Production: 37,734.