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Original Base Price
$2,315.00
No. Produced
Body
Body Maker
Kaiser
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
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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