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| 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Series 56-28 | ||
| Catalina Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| 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.: 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 | |||