Tuesday, April 24, 2012

57 Specs

1957 Ford Thunderbird
Complete Specifications


Some major styling changes took place on the 1957 Ford Thunderbird from previous years. Inside, the instrument panel was redesigned with clustered dials plus new designs to the all-vinyl upholstery and trim combinations. Outside the spare tire went back into the trunk, which didn't occupy too much room in the 5 feet by 5-1/2 feet space. The standard top for the '57 Thunderbird, made of glass-fiber, was removable and had stylish port windows (also available without port windows). A manually operated soft top was also an option but at an extra cost. Tops were available in black, blue, tan or white and comfort-sealed against the weather. The rear boasted rear fins which were growing in populartity by automakers.
The Thunderbird's optional engine choice for 1957 contained 312 cu. in with 285 hp while the standard engine has 212 hp. Also available was 3 choices of transmission including a new 3-speed manual.

1957 Ford Thunderbird Production and Specifications


Model NumberBody/Style NumberBody Type & SeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightTotal Production
Thunderbird
C7/D7/E7402 dr Convertible - 2P$3,4083,134 lbs21,380

Chassis Data


ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthOverall HeightFront TreadRear TreadTires
Thunderbird102 in181.4 in51.6 in56 in56 in7.50 x 14 four-ply tubeless

Vin Number Decoding - 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Location: Installed on the dash panel in the engine compartment.

First Symbol - Engine
D= V8 OHV 312 cu. in.= V8 OHV 312 cu. in. Supercharged
Second Symbol - Model Year
7 = 19576 = 1956
Third - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta, GA.M = Memphis, TN.
C = Chester, PA.N = Norfolk, VA.
D = Dallas, TX.P = Twin Cities, WI.
E = Mahwah, NJ.R = San Jose, CA.
F = Dearborn, MI.S = Pilot Plant
G = Chicago, IL.T = Metuchen, NJ.
H = Lorain, OH.U = Louisville, KY.
J = Los Angeles, CA.W = Wayne, MI.
K = Kansas City, MO.Y = Wixom, MI.
L = Long Beach, CA.Z = St. Louis, MO.
Fourth Symbol - Body Style
H = Thunderbird
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Starting at 100001


Body Type Code
40 = Thunderbird
Body Color Code
A = Raven BlackN = Gunmetal Gray / Seaspray Green
E = Colonial WhiteQ = Thundrbird Bronze
F = Starmist BlueR = Torch Red
G = Sun GoldV = Flame Red
H = Gunmetal GrayX = Dusk Rose
J = Willow GreenY = Inca Gold
L = Azure BlueZ = Coral Sand
Trim Code
XA = Raven Black & Colonial White VinylXK = Colonial White Vinyl
XH = Flame Red VinylXL = Dresden (med. Blue) & Starmist (lt. Blue) vinyl
XJ = Bronze (Copper) VinylXM = Cumberland (med. green) & Willow (lt. green) vinyl
Date Code (example - 17 K - 17 = day of month; K = month
A or N = JanuaryG or U = July
B or P = FebruaryH or V = August
C or Q = MarchJ or W = September
D or R = AprilK or X = October
E or S = MayL or Y = November
F or T = JuneM or Z = December
Transmission Codes
CodeTransmission Type
13-Speed Manual Shift
2Overdrive
3Fordomatic 2-speed
Rear Axle Code
CodeRatio
04.11
13.10
23.56
33.70
43.89
52.91
62.69



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