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1955 Nash Rambler Super Series 5510
Suburban
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,869.00
No. Produced 2,379
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 5514
Weight 2,532lbs
Wheelbase 100 inches
Length 186.3 inches
Width 73.5 inches
Height
Front Tread 54.6 inches
Rear Tread 53 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 195.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 7.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 90@3800
Rated Horsepower 23.44
Torque 150@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Upper left front corner of block or left side of block in front.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.61 to 1
2nd 1.63 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.54 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.77 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 8 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 8 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.4 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Right side of dash under hood.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all 5514 models Serial Nos.: D205000 to D276099 & DC15001 to DC23325. Optional 195.6 ci engine used with Hydra-Matic transmission.

Tech Svc Man'l-Ambassador Statesman & Rambler Series BodyLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Rambler Collision Parts Cat'g All Models 1950-1959 Form F 51059 Am SalesHorseless 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
Nash 1955 Technical Service Manual - Body (HAS 1045-1002-N)Horseless Carriage Foundation
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
Caribbean Blue
Midshipman Blue
Island Green
Bermuda Green
Mist Blue
Sunburst Yellow
Snowberry White
Palomino Brown
Rio Red
Coral Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
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