Specifications

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Specifications == Codes== Accessories
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116" wb Custom Series Chassis


Mileage Maker Six 144 hp	Ford 272 V-8 190 hp	Thunderbird 312 Special V-8 245 hp
Transmissions: Fordomatic, overdrive or conventional

118" wb Fairlane Series Chassis


Mileage Maker Six 144 hp	Thunderbird 292 V-8 212 hp	Thunderbird 312 Special V-8 245 hp
Transmissions: Fordomatic, overdrive or conventional

116" wb Station Wagon Chassis


Mileage Maker Six 144 hp	Thunderbird 292 V-8 212 hp	Thunderbird 312 Special V-8 245 hp
Transmissions: Fordomatic, overdrive or conventional

DataPlate

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Engine Code:

A - 6Cyl.

223 C.I.D. OHV

144 HP

B - 8Cyl.

272 C.I.D. OHV-2V Carb-Std

190 HP

B - 8Cyl.

272 C.I.D. OHV-2V Carb -Auto

190 HP

C - 8Cyl.

292 C.I.D. OHV-2V Carb-Std

206 HP

C - 8Cyl.

292 C.I.D. OHV-2V Carb-Auto

212 HP

D - 8Cyl.

312 C.I.D. OHV-4V Carb-Std

245 HP

D - 8Cyl.

312 C.I.D. OHV-4V Carb-Auto

245 HP

E - 8Cyl.

312 C.I.D. OHV-8V Carb-(Hi-Po Special)

270 HP

E - 8Cyl.

312 C.I.D. OHV-4V Carb-(Racing)

285 HP

F - 8Cyl.

312 C.I.D. OHV-4V Carb-(Supercharger)

300 HP

TRANSMISSION CODES
#1 == 3 SPEED MANUAL
#2 == 3 SPEED MANUAL OVER DRIVE
#3 == FORDOMATIC (2 SPEED)
#C == FORDOMATIC (3SPEED)

AXLE RATIOS (to 1)
Conventional Drive---with V-8's, 3.56 standard, 3.70 optional; with Six 3.70 standard, 3.89 optional.
Overdrive---with V-8's, 3.70 standard, 3.56 optional; with Six, 3.89 standard, 3.70 optional.
Fordomatic Drive---with V-8's or Six , 3.10 standard, 3.56 optional.

REAR AXLE RATIOS CODES

#1   == 3.10 TO 1
#2   == 3.56 TO 1
#3   == 3.70 TO 1
#4   == 3.89 TO 1
#5   == 2.91 TO 1
#6   == 2.69 TO 1

ASSEMBLY PLANT CODES

A --- Atlanta                           M --- Memphis
C --- Chester                        N --- Norfolk
D --- Dallas                              P --- Twin Cites
E --- Mahwah                           R --- San Jose
F --- Dearborn                          S --- Pilot Plant
G ---Chicago                             T--- Metuchen
H --- Lorain                              U--- Louisville
J --- Los Angeles                    W--- Wayne
K --- Kansas City                     Y--- Wixom
L --- Long Beach                      Z--- St Louis


NEW FRONT SUSPENSION Angle-Poised Ball-Joint suspension, pioneered by Ford, has nowbeen further advanced. The lower control arms have swept back so that front wheels step over bumps rather into them -for new 4 - way action.	NEW REAR SUSPENSION Longer variable-rate Even-Keel springs-with other new design features-mean a softer smoother ride.

REAREND Ford's new exclusive deep-offset hypoid rear axle makes possible its low-to-ground dimensions....brings you smoother, quieter operation, longer car life. This axle's new hypoid gears and exclusive Ford straddle-mounted pinion (above), teamed with Ford's revoluntionary new tapered driveshaft, make possible a simplified drive that has greater torque capacity.	BRAKES Front brakes feature a new fixed anchor design, require only one simple adjustment. Gaint-grip brakes mean even safer, smoother stops


NEW FRAME Ford's new contoured frame puts passengers with-in the frame rails for greater protection. Gives more leg room in rear seat	OLD FRAME Conventional straight-rail frame design places passengers out-side the frame rails where the only protection is a thin bodyshell.

. POWER ASSISTS For the ultimate in driving comfort, the '57 FORD offers these optional power assists.

4-WAY POWER SEAT adjusts forward, backward, up or down at the touch of a button		POWER-LIFT WINDOWS are controlled from the driver's seat as well as under each window.

SWIFT SURE POWER BRAKES with low pedal, makes stopping up to one-third easier.		MASTER-GUIDE POWER STEERING does up to 75% of your parking helps make driving effortless.

. ACCESSORIES For additional driving comfort, the '57 FORD offers these accessories.

FORDOMATIC Here's the most versatile automatic drive in America today. More the selector to Drive (DR) and you can start normally or extra fast.	SELECTAIRE CONDITIONER One unit gives dual lever control of cooling, heating, ventilating and dehumidifying. Located ahead of dash, no luggage space is lost.

OVERDRIVE Ford Overdrive is the last word in smoot driving... a real engine saver! An automoatic 4th gear lets your engine loaf at 35 miles per hour when you car's actually doing 50. It's a miser on gas, too!	SIGNAL-SEEK-RADIO* Automatically tunes stations in either directions of the dial. Town button selects local stations; Country button gives broad coverage. *Transistor-Powered

SELF-REGULATING ELECTRIC CLOCK Actually retimes itself automatically each time you set it! Clock has illuminated dial; uses current only for brief periods to wind its mechanism.	MAGICAIRE SYSTEM Here is heating, ventilating and defrosting all in one! Four big defroster nozzles give even heat distribution, full windshield defrosting.

VISORED SPOTLIGHT MIRROR Gives double-duty, night-and-day convenience-and the hooded feature makes each effective in all waether. Both mirror and spotlight adjust easily from inside car.	GRILLE GUARD Here's an entirely new kind of grille guard. In three parts, the center piece (above) adds new distinction. Wing guards (on car) protect from unsightly scratches in parking.
Other fine Ford Accessories available at your Ford Dealer
FOR BEAUTY Gold Anodized Body Molding* Sunburst Wheel Covers *on Custom 300's-single color	FOR COMFORT AND PLEASURE Antenna, fender mounted Heater, Recirculating and Defroster PolarAire Conditioner Radio, Console Range* Ventilated Seat Cushions *transistor-powered
FOR CONVENIENCE Cigarett Lighter (Custom models) Lamp, Portable Spot and Utility Shaver, Auto-Home Electric Tissue Dispenser	FOR PROTECTION Car Mats, Regular Car Mats, Contour Locking Gas-Cap Seat Covers
FOR SAFETY Ford Seat Belts Lifeguard, Jr., Rear Door Locks Mirror, Full-View, Body Mount Mirror, Deluxe Adjust-O-Ring Full-View, Body Mount Mirrior, Non-Glare, Inside
COLORS There are 13 new body colors available for '57 in Single Color or stunning, new Style Tone combinations. The basic colores are: Colonial White (code E), Raven Black (code A), Gunmental Gray (code N), Silver Mocha (code D), Woodsmoke Gray (code T), Doeskin Tan (code L), Flame Red (code V), Dresden Blue (code C), Starmist Blue (code F), Cumberland Green (code G), Willow Green (code J), Inca Gold (code Y), Coral Sand (code Z); available as Single Color on all Models.