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| 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Eight Series 27 | ||
| Catalina | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,182.00 | |
| No. Produced | 29,906 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,491lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 202 45/64 inches | |
| Width | 76 41/64 inches | |
| Height | 62.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 3/64 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 268.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 122@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | 226@2200 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| 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 | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 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: 9 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Engine | |||
| Digits 3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Transmission | |||
| Digits 5-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On top of cowl under hood. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A8ZS1001 to A8ZS3265, T8ZS1001 to T8ZS2043, F8ZS1001 to F8ZS3146, K8ZS1001 to K8ZS3890, L8ZS1001 to L8ZS3471, P8ZS1001 to P8ZS16612, C8ZS1001 to C8ZS2351, W8ZS1001 to W8ZS3032, A8ZH1001 to A8ZH7477, F8ZH1001 to F8ZH7854, K8ZH1001 to K8ZH12490, L8ZH1001 to L8ZH16001, P8ZH1001 to P8ZH60891, C8ZH1001 to C8ZH8698, W8ZH1001 to W8ZH10002, T8ZH1001 to T8ZH4330. No. produced is all Chieftain 8 cyl models. Add'l 120,080 produced with Hydramatic trans. | |||