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| 1956 Pontiac Chieftain 860 Special Series 56-27 | ||
| Catalina Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,195.00 | |
| No. Produced | 35,201 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,561lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 205.6 inches | |
| Width | 75.1 inches | |
| Height | 59 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.7 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.1 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 316.59 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 15/16 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.9 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 205@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 49.61 | |
| Torque | 294@2600 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, 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 | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| 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 | Plate on left front hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A756S1001 to A756S3633, T756S1001 to T756S2383, F756S1001 to F756S3050, K756S1001 to K756S3526, L756S1001 to L756S3089, P756S1001 to P756S12449, C756S1001 to C756S3117, W756S1001 to W756S3139, A756H1001 to A756H22073, F756H1001 to F756H13307, K756H1001 to K756H27978, L756H1001 to L756H26487, P756H1001 to P756H97877, C756H1001 to C756H33138, W756H1001 to W756H26575, T756H1001 to T756H14815 | |||