Pontiac Super Chief

Production period:	1957 to 1958
Body versions:	Saloon, station wagon, coupe
Engines:	Gasoline :5.7- 6.1 Liters
Length:	5253-5276 mm
Wheelbase:	3099 mm
Curb weight:	1667-1755 kg

In 1957, the Super Chief replaced the deluxe model Chieftain 870 of the previous year, while the standard model Chieftain 860 was still sold as Chieftain. There was a 2-door hardtop coupe, 4-door limousines in standard and hardtop version and a 5-door station wagon.

In addition to the more luxurious features, the Super Chief had more powerful engines. The 5,686 cc V8 made 238-274 bhp (175-201 kW) and was thus each 18 bhp stronger than the Chieftain.

• Sedan 4d Price $2,664 Produced 15,153
• Catalina hardtop sedan Price $2,793 Produced 19,758
• Catalina hardtop coupe Price $2,735 Produced 15,494
• Safari wagon 4 door 6 People Price $3,021 Produced 14,095

In 1958, the Super Chief was based on the long wheelbase of the Star Chief and was only available as a coupe and sedan. Like his sister models, he had twin headlamps, panoramic rear windows, and wider side panels in the tail fins area. The 263 to 274 bhp (178-201 kW) carrying 6,063 cc -V8 came from the Chieftain.

This year, there were 27,130 Super Chief. In the fall of 1958, the model was replaced by the Star Chief of the model year 1959.