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1955 Nash Statesman Custom Series 5540
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,385.00
No. Produced 12,877
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 5545
Weight 3,204lbs
Wheelbase 114.3 inches
Length 202.3 inches
Width 73.5 inches
Height 59.375 inches
Front Tread 55.5 inches
Rear Tread 59 11/16 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 195.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.45 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 8.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 100@3800
Rated Horsepower 23.44
Torque 155@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Starting S440001
Engine No. Location On right front of block.
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 2.61 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 4.40 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 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 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.25 Pints
Cooling System 14 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 Statesman 4 door models. Serial Nos.: K635001 to K649123 & starting KC48101. Engine numbers starting JJ300001 for dual carb engines.

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