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| 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Series 542 | ||
| Roadster | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,368.00 | |
| No. Produced | 435 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Darrin | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 161 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| 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 | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | |||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is for all Darrin's. | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 1955 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1955 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |