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1954 Kaiser Special Series K545
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,628.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Kaiser
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,320lbs
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
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
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting K1-000001
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.55 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.91 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 12.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting K001001
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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.

1954 KaiserDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1954Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1954Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Powder Blue
Persian Gray Poly
Onyx Black
Copper Dust Poly
Angora Gray
Blue Comet Poly.
Island Green Poly
Signal Green Poly
Palm Beach Ivory
Cardinal Red
Jade Tint
Beryl Green
Arctic White
Bristol Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
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