1953 Pontiac Chieftain Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1945 - 1975
Price : $1,960-$2,800
Weight : 3545 lbs | 1607.985 kg
Inline 6 | Synchromesh | L-Head
Displacement : 3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Compression : 7.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter WCD-2010-S 2-barrel carburetor
Inline 6 | Hydra-Matic | L-Head
Displacement : 3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Compression : 7.7:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter WCD-2010-S 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , Automatic

Total Pontiac Production for 1953 : 418,619
Total 1953 Chieftain production : 418,619
1953 Pontiac Chieftain

Deluxe Convertible

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Special Sedan

Price : $2,010
Weight : 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Special Sedan

Price : $1,960
Weight : 3340 lbs | 1514.999 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Deluxe Catalina Hardtop

Price : $2,800
Weight : 3415 lbs | 1549.018 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Deluxe Station Wagon

Price : $2,595
Weight : 3635 lbs | 1648.808 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 205.3 in | 5215 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.
Tires : 7.10x15 Six-ply

Special Deluxe Station Wagon

Price : $2,500
Weight : 3605 lbs | 1635.2 kg
Seating Capacity : 8
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 205.3 in | 5215 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.
Tires : 7.10x15 Six-Ply

Custom Catalina Hardtop

Price : $2,365
Weight : 3415 lbs | 1549.018 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Deluxe Sedan

Price : $2,120
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Deluxe Sedan

Price : $2,065
Weight : 3360 lbs | 1524.07 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Special Station Wagon

Price : $2,455
Weight : 3630 lbs | 1646.54 kg
Seating Capacity : 8
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 202.7 in | 5148 mm.
Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
Front Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Rear Track : 59.1 in | 1500 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.10 x 15 four-ply

1953 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,650
Avg. Household Income : $4,000
Avg. Home : $9,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.20

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain has lengths of 202.69 and 205.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain has a width of 75.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain cost when new?A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain cost approximately $1,960 to $2,800 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain was offered as a Custom Catalina Hardtop, Deluxe Catalina Hardtop, Deluxe Convertible, Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Station Wagon, Special Deluxe Station Wagon, Special Sedan, Special Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain had 7.10 x 15 four-ply tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1953? A: Pontiac produced 418,619 automobiles in 1953.

Q: How many 1953 Chieftains were produced? A: Pontiac produced 418,619 examples of the Chieftain in 1953.

Q: What engines did the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM
  • Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 3800 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1953 Pontiac Chieftain had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, Automatic.

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