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| 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Series 55-28 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,156.00 | |
| No. Produced | 44,800 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,556lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 124 inches | |
| Length | 210.2 inches | |
| Width | 75.4 inches | |
| Height | 62.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.7 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.1 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 287.16 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.4 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 180@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 264@2400 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter or Rochester | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.64 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing roller sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 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. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Model year | |||
| Digits 5: Transmission | |||
| Digits 6-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A855S1001 to A855S1018, T855S1001 to T855S1026, F855S1001 to F855S1085, K855S1001 to K855S1061, L855S1001 to L855S1134, P855S1001 to P855S1696, C855S1001 to C855S1061, W855S1001 to W855S1075, A855H1001 to A855H17315, F855H1001 to F855H1048, K855H1001 to K855H20584, L855H1001 to L855H24173, P855H1001 to P855H85247, C855H1001 to C855H20372, W855H1001 to W855H17278, T855H1001 to T855H10511 | |||