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| 1955 Pontiac Chieftain 860 Special Series 55-27 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,917.00 | |
| No. Produced | 58,654 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,476lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 203.2 inches | |
| Width | 75.4 inches | |
| Height | 62.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.7 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.1 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 287.16 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.4 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 180@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 264@2400 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter or Rochester | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.64 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing roller sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Model year | |||
| Digits 5: Transmission | |||
| Digits 6-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A755S1001 to A755S6802, T755S1001 to T755S3331, F755S1001 to F755S4714, K755S1001 to K755S5868, L755S1001 to L755S6536, P755S1001 to P755S26879, C755S1001 to C755S4572, W755S1001 to W755S5564, A755H1001 to A755H26027, F755H1001 to F755H15847, K755H1001 to K755H30873, L755H1001 to L755H33154, P755H1001 to P755H126714, C755H1001 to C755H31707, W755H1001 to W755H24851, T755H1001 to T755H14339 | |||