Assembly

Dearborn, Michigan

Long Beach, California

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hapeville, Georgia

Layout

S-O (sport open-top cars) - executive

2-door convertible

Engine

292 cu in (4.8 L) Y-block V8

 312 cu in (5.1 L) Y-block V8

Predecessor

none (Thunderbird = first generation 1955-1957)

Successor

Ford Thunderbird (second generation)

power output

182.5 kW / 248 PS / 245 hp (SAE gross) / 4500

top speed

185 km/h / 115 mph

original MSRP price

$ 3.979

av. Retail (Nadaguides, Hagerty a.o.)

$ 45.120

Oil Painting 50x70 cm

by A.Monsanto

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Manufacturer:

Ford (USA)  

Production:

21,380