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1955 Kaiser Manhattan Series 542
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,453.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Kaiser
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,375lbs
Wheelbase 118.5 inches
Length 215.6 inches
Width 74.875 inches
Height 62.6 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 60 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 140@3900
Rated Horsepower 26.3
Torque 215@2600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
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 Premium
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
Milestone Car
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Additional Information

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Raven Black
Beryl Green
Bristol Red
Copper Dust Poly
Blue Comet Poly
Powder Blue
Arctic White
Pine Tint
Steelglow Gray Poly
President Red
Transport Yellow
Julep Green Poly
Robinhood Green Poly
Concert Ivory
Island Green Poly
Palm Beach Poly
Persian Gray Poly
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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