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Original Base Price
$2,267.00
No. Produced
749
Body
Body Maker
Kaiser
No. Doors
2
Passengers
Model Number
5454
Weight
3,150lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase
118.5 inches
Length
215.6 inches
Width
74.875 inches
Height
62.6 inches
Front Tread
58 inches
Rear Tread
58.75 inches
Engine   +   Type Inline, L-head Displacement 226.2 cu. in. Cylinders 6 Bore & Stroke 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches Compression Ratio-Std 7.30 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable Brake Horsepower 118@3650 Rated Horsepower 26.3 Torque 200@1800
Carburetor
Type
Dual downdraft
Make
Carter
Transmission   +   Type Helical Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
9.25 inches
Axle Type
Semifloating
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.91 to 1
Suspension
Front
Independent coil springs
Rear
Longitudinal leaf spring
Steering Gear
Worm & roller
Brakes
Service
4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size
11 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. Starting K001001 VIN Description VIN Location
Additional Information
According the The Standard Catalog of American Cars there were 2 series 545. The first comprised 'leftovers' from 1953 and the second was produced for 1954.. No. produced is approximate.
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