1957 DODGE
Model Designations:
Dodge Coronet, Series D72, 6 Cylinder
Dodge Coronet, Series D66, 8 Cylinder
Dodge Royal, Series D67-1, 8 Cylinder
Dodge Custom Royal, Series D67-2, 8 Cylinder
Dodge Station Wagon, Series D70, 8 Cylinder
Dodge Custom Station Wagon, Series D71, 8 Cylinder
Dodge Coronet D-500 Series D501, 8 Cylinder
Coronet, Series, D72-1, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,406; Shipping Weight: 3,470 Pounds;
Total Production: 10,483
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,335; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds;
Total Production: 7,175
Coronet, Series, D66, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,524; Shipping Weight: 3,620 Pounds;
Total Production: 60,810
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,443; Shipping Weight: 3,530 Pounds;
Total Production: 21,132
4 Door Hardtop, Lancer, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,665; Shipping Weight: 3,665 Pounds;
Total Production: 13,619
2 Door Hardtop, Lancer, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,580; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds
Total Production: 44,397
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,842; Shipping Weight; 3,815 Pounds
Total Production: 3,363
Royal Series, D67-1, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,712; Shipping Weight: 3,620 Pounds;
Total Production: 19,923
4 Door Hardtop, Lancer, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,818; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds;
Total Production: 8,824
2 Door Hardtop, Lancer, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,769; Shipping Weight: 3,585 Pounds;
Total Production: 12,252
Custom Royal, Series, D67-2, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,881; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds;
Total Production: 22,548
4 Door Hardtop, Lancer, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,991; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds;
Total Production: 12,068
2 Door Hardtop, Lancer, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,920; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Pounds;
Total Production: 17,629
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 3,146; Shipping Weight: 3,810 Pounds;
Total Production: 2,456
Station Wagon, Series, D70, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,946; Shipping Weight: 3,930 Pounds;
Total Production: 17,352*
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,073; Shipping Weight: 4,015 Pounds;
Total Production: *
2 Door Suburban Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,861; Shipping Weight: 3,830 Pounds;
Total Production: 7,163
* Combined Total Production for Sierra 6 & 9 Passenger Station Wagons.
Custom Station Wagon, Series, D71, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,087; Shipping Weight: 3,960 Pounds;
Total Production: 7,216*
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,215; Shipping Weight: 4,030 Pounds;
Total Production: *
* Combined Total Production for Sierra 6 & 9 Passenger Custom Station Wagons.
Dodge Coronet D-500, Series, D501, 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,314; Shipping Weight: 3,885 Pounds
Total Production: 101*
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,670; Shipping Weight: 3,975 Pounds
Total Production: *
Combined Total D-500 Production.
1957 DODGE
General Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 138 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 208 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, Coronet:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-11/16" X 3-51/64"
Engine Displacement: 325 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 43.51
Horsepower: 245 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 320 Ft Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, Royal:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-11/16" X 3-51/64"
Engine Displacement: 325 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 43.51
Horsepower: 245 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 320 Ft Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, Custom Royal:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-11/16" X 3-51/64"
Engine Displacement: 325 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 43.51
Horsepower: 260 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 335 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, Station Wagon, Series D70 & D71:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-11/16" X 3-51/64"
Engine Displacement: 325 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 43.51
Horsepower: 245 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 320 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, "500" Engine:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-11/16" X 3-51/64"
Engine Displacement: 325 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 43.51
Horsepower: 285 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 345 Ft Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
1957 DODGE
Wheelbase:
All Models: 122 Inches
Tire Sizes:
Coronet: 7.50 X 14 Inches
D-500: 7.60 X 15 Inches
Royal, Custom Royal, Station Wagons, & Convertibles: 8.00 X 14 Inches
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder;
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-51
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: TDC, on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 Minimum
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Red Ram Engine;
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle: 29 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 Minimum
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Super Red Ram Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle: 29 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 Minimum
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, D-500 Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle:
Each Set: 29-32 Degrees
Total Dwell: 36-39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC, on Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 Minimum
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Operating Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake .010;
Exhaust .010
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 115 Lbs @ 1-3/8 inches
Valve Lift @ Zero Lash:
Intake: .379"
Exhaust: .379"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .340"
Exhaust: .340"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Except D500:
Operating Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 16 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 166 Lbs @ 1.31 inches
Valve Lift @ Zero Lash:
Intake: .389"
Exhaust: .389"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .002"-.004"
Exhaust .003"-.006"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .370"
Exhaust: .370"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, D500:
Operating Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 20 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 18 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Inner Spring: 42 Lbs @ 1-3/16 inches
Outer Spring: 105 Lbs. @ 1-3/16 inches
Valve Lift @ Zero Lash:
Intake: .389"
Exhaust: .389"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .002"-.004"
Exhaust .003"-.006"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .370"
Exhaust: .370"
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings, 6 Cylinder:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .010
Oil Ring: .010
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8592"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.061"-2.062"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs
Rod End Play: .006"-.011"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings, 8 Cylinder, All:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .010
Oil Ring: .010
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9215"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs
Rod End Play: .009"-.017"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs
Capacities:
6 Cylinder Models:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 13 Quarts
With Heater: 14 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
8 Cylinder Models, Coronet:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 20 Quarts
With Heater: 21 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerflite: 10 Quarts
Torqueflite: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
8 Cylinder Models, Royal & Custom Royal:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 20 Quarts
With Heater: 21 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
8 Cylinder Models, Station Wagons:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 20 Quarts
With Heater: 21 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14 PSI
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1BR-4001
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 460 RPM
Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 6" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel @ 16" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1BP-4002
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 @ 535 RPM
Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 7-1/2" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel @ 18" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
Distributor #1BP-4002
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 @ 370 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 1-1/2" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel @ 18" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
Distributor #1BP-4002D D500
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 @ 455 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 10-1/2" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel @ 17-1/2" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
Distributor #1BS-4005 D500
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle:
Each Set: 26-28 Degrees
Total Dwell: 32-36 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 415 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 9-1/8" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel @ 18" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10-1/4 Degrees
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MDM-6001
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 50 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 4,400 RPM
Lock Test: 210 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 5 Ft Lbs Torque
Part #MDL-6003
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM
Lock Test: 225 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6 Ft Lbs Torque
Part #MDL-6004
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM
Lock Test: 225 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #GJC-7003B, GHM-6004C, GJC-7012A
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces
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 Settings:
Voltage: 14.3 Volts
Current: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:
All:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Washer
Axle Shaft End Play: .008"-.013"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Models:
Caster:
Manual Steering: - 3/4 Degrees
Power Steering: 0 Degrees
Camber:
Left Side: +3/8 Degree
Right Side: 0 Degrees
Toe In; 3/32" - 5/32" inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 21-1/2
Kingpin Angle: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 0 Degrees Camber
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2622S-SA
Idle Screw: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/32"
Secondary Float: 9/32"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 23/32"
Secondary Float: 25/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .010"
Unloader Adjustment: 11/64"
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2532S
Idle Screw: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/32"
Secondary Float: 9/32"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 23/32"
Secondary Float: 25/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .010"
Unloader Adjustment: 15/64"
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2698S
Idle Screw: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/32"
Secondary Float: 9/32"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 23/32"
Secondary Float: 35/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .010"
Unloader Adjustment: 15/64"
Vapor Bowl Vent: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2634S
Idle Screw: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/32"
Secondary Float: 11/32"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 23/32"
Secondary Float: 23/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .018"
Unloader Adjustment: 1/8"
Vapor Bowl Vent: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2633S
Idle Screw: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/32"
Secondary Float: 11/32"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 23/32"
Secondary Float: 23/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: None
Unloader Adjustment: None
Vapor Bowl Vent: 1/16"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: None
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: WW
Carburetor # 3-149, 3-150, 3-159, 3-160
Fuel Level: 5/8"
Float Setting: 7/32"
Wide Open Kick Setting: #19 Drill
Choke or Vacuum Kick Setting: #3 Drill
Fast Idle Setting: #24 Drill
Choke Positioning Spring Setting: None
Pump Travel Setting: 9/32"-5/16"
Popular Options
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Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None
1957 Dodge Colors & Codes
AAA Jewell Black
BBB Ice Blue
CCC Velvet Blue
DDD Misty Green
EEE Forest Green
FFF Moonstone Gray
GGG Metallic Charcoal
HHH Flame Red
KKK Sunshine Yellow
LLL Glacier White
Cloud White - Cars Built on West Coast
MMM Turquoise
NNN Tropical Coral
Gauguin Red - Cars Built on West Coast
PPP Gallant Gold
SSS Heather Green
Two-Tone Only Colors:
Saddle
1957 Dodge Historical Data
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The 1957 Dodges were introduced on October 30, 1956.
Total 1957 Dodge Production was 281,359.
In 1957, Dodge had 4.5% of the market share.
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