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| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air V8 Series 2400 |
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| Beauville Station Wagon |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,337.00
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| No. Produced |
14,931
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Fisher
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
2419
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| Weight |
3,450lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
115 inches
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| Length |
200.8 inches
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| Width |
73.7 inches
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| Height |
62.1 inches
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| Front Tread |
58 inches
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| Rear Tread |
58.9 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 265.07 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 9.25 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 162@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 257@2200 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Rochester
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
10 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.70 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent coil springs
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| Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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| Steering Gear |
Semi-reversible recirculating ball
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | VC56a001001 to 220555 | |
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 |
| Digits 1-2: Series |
| Digits 3-4: Model year |
| Digits 5: Assembly plant |
| Digits 6-11: Production number |
| VIN Location | On plate on left front door hinge post. | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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Number produced includes 6 and 8 cylinder models.
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