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1956 Nash Metropolitan Series 561
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 1,785lbs
Wheelbase 85 inches
Length 149.5 inches
Width 61.5 inches
Height
Front Tread 45.3 inches
Rear Tread 44.8 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 90.89 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 52@4500
Rated Horsepower 13.23
Torque 77@2500
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Zenith
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.30 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Leaf springs
Cam & lever
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 8 inches
Rear Size 8 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 8 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 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 5.2 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 10.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission Pints
Cooling System 8 Quarts
Rear Differential Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Additional Information

Technical Service Manual (Metropolitan)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Bermuda Green
Sunburst Yellow
Willow Green
Polo Green
Mint Green
Solitaire Blue
Frost White
Pacific Blue
Crocus Yellow
Grenadier Red
Boulevard Gray
Ballerina Red
Golden Brown
Standard/Optional Equipment
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