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| 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Series 56-28 | ||
| Catalina Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,401.00 | |
| No. Produced | 43,392 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,551lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 124 inches | |
| Length | 205.6 inches | |
| Width | 75.1 inches | |
| Height | 59.1 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 | 227@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 49.61 | |
| Torque | 312@3000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On pad at front of right side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.39 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.53 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.53 to 1 |
| 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 | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 22.7 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| 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.: A856S1001 to A856S1013, T856S1001 to T856S1016, F856S1001 to F856S1038, K856S1001 to K856S1022, L856S1001 to L856S1052, P856S1001 to P856S1259, C856S1001 to C856S1014, W856S1001 to W856S1026, A856H1001 to A856H11452, F856H1001 to F856H6999, K856H1001 to K856H13124, L856H1001 to L856H13766, P856H1001 to P856H47697, C856H1001 to C856H15590, W856H1001 to W856H13092, T856H1001 to T856H8896 | |||
| References | |
| 1956 Pontiac Engineering Information | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1956 Pontiac Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Tarragon Green | |
| Vista Blue | ||
| Hialeah Green | ||
| Nimbus Gray | ||
| Sun Beige | ||
| Olympic Blue | ||
| Sandalwood Tan Metallic | ||
| Chesapeake Blue Metallic | ||
| Glendale Green Metallic | ||
| Amithyst Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Camellia | ||
| Phantom Gray Metallic | ||
| Grenada Gold | ||
| Catalina Blue Metallic | ||
| Bolero Red No. 2 | ||
| Sun Beige | ||
| Sandalwood Tan Metallic | ||
| Sun Beige Metallic | ||
| Avalon Blue Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Kerry Green Metallic | ||
| Marina Blue | ||
| Rodeo Beige | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |