1957 STUDEBAKER

Model Designations:

Studebaker, Champion, Model 57G, 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, Silver Hawk, Model 57G, 6 Cylinder

Studebaker, Commander, Model 57B, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker, Silver Hawk 259, Model 57B, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker President, Model 57H, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker, Silver Hawk 289, Model 57H, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker, Golden Hawk, Model 57H, 8 Cylinder

Studebaker Champion, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Scotsman, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-W1

Base Price: $1,826; Shipping Weight: 2,725 Pounds

Production Total: 3,005

4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-W2

Base Price: $2,049; Shipping Weight: 2,785 Pounds

Production Total: 2,106

4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-W4

Base Price: $2,171; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Pounds

Production Total: 8,313

4 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-W6

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 247

2 Door Sedan, Scotsman, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-F1

Base Price: $1,776; Shipping Weight: 2,680 Pounds

Production Total: 2,943

2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-F2

Base Price: $2,001; Shipping Weight: 2,755 Pounds

Production Total: 1,751

2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-F4

Base Price: $2,123; Shipping Weight: 2,780 Pounds

Production Total: 1,950

2 Door Scotsman Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-D1

Base Price: $1,995; Shipping Weight: 2,875 Pounds

Production Total: 3,400

2 Door Pelham Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-D4

Base Price: $2,382; Shipping Weight: 3,015 Pounds

Production Total: 1,120

4 Door Custom Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #57G-P2

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 25

4 Door DeLuxe Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #67G-P4

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 1

Studebaker Silver Hawk, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Silver Hawk Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #57G-C3

Base Price: $2,142; Shipping Weight: 2,790 Pounds

Production Total: 4,163

2 Door Silver Hawk Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body #57G-K3

Base Price: Not Available Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 120

Studebaker Commander, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #57B-W2

Base Price: $2,173; Shipping Weight: 3,015 Pounds

Production Total: 828

4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #57B-W4

Base Price: $2,295; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds

Production Total: 10,285

2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #57B-F2

Base Price: $2,124; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds

Production Total: 530

2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe 6 Passenger, Body #57B-F4

Base Price: $2,246; Shipping Weight: 3,100 Pounds

Production Total: 2,072

2 Door Parkview Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #57B-D4

Base Price: $2,505; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds

Production Total: 738

4 Door Provincial Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #57B-P4

Base Price: $2,561; Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds

Production Total: 3,995

Studebaker Silver Hawk 259, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Silver Hawk Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #57B-C3

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 1,180

2 Door Silver Hawk Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body #57B-K3

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 248

Studebaker President, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-W2

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 74

4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-W4

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 33

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-W6

Base Price: $2,407; Shipping Weight: 3,205 Pounds

Production Total: 3,127

2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-F2

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 62

2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-F4

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 8

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-F6

Base Price: $2,358; Shipping Weight: 3,170 Pounds

Production Total: 836

4 Door Classic Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-Y6

Base Price: $2,539; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds

Production Total: 6,063

2 Door DeLuxe Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #47H-D4

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 8

4 Door Custom Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-P2

Base Price: Not Available; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: 6

4 Door Broadmoor Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #57H-P6

Base Price: $2,666; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds

Production Total: 1,530

Studebaker Silver Hawk, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Sky Hawk Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #57H-C3

Base Price: $2,263; Shipping Weight: 3,185 Pounds

Production Total: 9,607

Studebaker Golden Hawk, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Golden Hawk Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #57H-K7

Base Price: $3,182; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds

Production Total: 4,356

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Sedans & Wagons, Except President Classic: 116.5"

President Classic & Hawks: 120.5"

Tire Sizes:

Champion: 6.40 X 15"

Champion Station Wagon: 6.70 X 15"

Commander: 6.70 X 15"

President, Except Classic: 6.70 X 15"

President Classic & Golden Hawk: 7.10 X 15"

1957 STUDEBAKER

Champion, Scotsman, & Silver Hawk, 6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 185.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.80:1

Taxable Horsepower: 21.60

Horsepower: 101 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 152 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Commander, 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 259.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 40.61

Horsepower: 180 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 260 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

President & Silver Hawk, 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 40.61

Horsepower: 210 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 300 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Golden Hawk 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 40.61

Horsepower: 275 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 333 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, Champion, 6 Cylinder:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

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

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 46-50 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 130 (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Except Golden Hawk:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-18Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

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

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 130 (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Golden Hawk:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

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

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 150 (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

Champion, 6 Cylinder:

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold:

Intake .016"

Exhaust .016"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 98 Lbs @ 1-5/16 "

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake:.3437"

Exhaust: .3437"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3125"

Exhaust: .3125"

8 Cylinder:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .024"

Exhaust .024"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 11 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 14 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 110 Lbs @ 1-43/64 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .3594"

Exhaust: .3594"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0035"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3437"

Exhaust: .3437"

Piston, Ring, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

Champion, 6 Cylinder:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 11 to 16

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .7493"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.812"-1.813"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .005"-.009"

Rod Bolt Torque: 28-32 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 3.0623"-3.0628"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"

Thrust on Front Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 8 to 13

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .008"

Oil Ring: .008"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8743"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .008"-.013"

Rod Bolt Torque: 52-54 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"

Thrust on Front Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

Champion:

Cooling System:

11 Quarts Without Heater

12-1/2 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 1.6 Pints

With Overdrive: 2-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

8 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

17 Quarts Without Heater

18-1/2 Quarts With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2.4 Pints

With Overdrive: 3.4 Pints (Classic: 3.7 Pints)

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Distributor Specifications:

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications - 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1AT-4201

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 8 Cylinder:

Distributor #1110864

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,125 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4" to 6" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10-1/2" to 11-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees

Generator Specifications:

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator #GJC-7002F

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6008A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.3 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Air Gap: .050"

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102003

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119123

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Air Gap: .075"

Starting Motor Specifications:

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications-6 Cylinder:

Part #MBG-4103

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 55 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 5,200 RPM

Lock Test: 235 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 5.2 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Part #1107650, 1107651

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM

Lock Test: 435 Amperes, 5.8 Volts @ 10.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.006"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

8 Cylinder:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.006"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/16"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Series:

Caster: - 1-3/4 Degrees

Camber: + 1/2 Degrees

Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 6 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Carburetor Specifications:

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WE

Carburetor #2417S

Float Level: 3/8"

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

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 14

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .025" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .046"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WW

Carburetor Code #6-117A, 6-121

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Float Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .105"-.135"

Wide Open Kick Setting: .203"-.265"

Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Model: WCFB

Carburetor #2214S-A-B, 2219S-A-B

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

Float Level:

Primary: 3/16"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 11/16"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle: .024"

Unloader: 1/8"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Model: BBR1

Carburetor #2724

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

Float Level: 5/64"

Primary: 3/16"

Secondary: 3/16"

Pump Adjustment: 32/64"

Popular Options, Except Scotsman:

Power Steering, Power Brakes, 8 Tube Radio, 6 Tube Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Heater & Defroster, Air Conditioning (Except Champion), Power Seats, Power Windows, Hill Holder, Turn Signals, Fender Ornaments, Exhaust Deflectors, Outside Rear View Mirror, License Plate Frames, Door Handle Guards, Fuel Door Guard, Fender Skirts, Wheel Covers, Wire Type Wheel Covers, Wheel Trim Rings, Imitaition Sportster Knock-Off Hubs, Grille Guards, Door Edge Guards, Fog Light Bumperettes, Floor Mats, Accelerator Pedal Cover, Locking Gas Cap, Spotlight with Rear View Mirror, Back-Up Lights, Electric Clock, Tissue Dispensor, Custom Luggage, Vanity Visor Mirror, Outside Sun Visor, Vent Shades, Glare-Proof Rear View Mirror, Windshield Washer, Trunk Light, Underhood Light, Glove Compartment Light, Electric Clock, Booster Horn, Rear Window Defroster, Tire Chains, , Radiator Water Filter, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission, Automatic Transmission Anti-Creep.

Popular Options, Scotsman:

Heater & Defroster, Electric Windshield Wipers, Passenger Side Sun Visor, Door Arm Rests, Hill Holder, Rear Facing 3rd Seat for Station Wagons.

1957 Studebaker Historical Data:

Total 1957 Studebaker Production was 74,730.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None

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