These are standard specifications for the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , Automatic
Chassis # P8XH88350
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1945 - 1975 |
| Price : | $1,960-$2,800 |
| Weight : | 3545 lbs | 1607.985 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
3 Manual Synchromesh , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1953 : | 418,619 |
| Total 1953 Chieftain production : | 418,619 |
| 1953 Pontiac Chieftain | |
Dimension(s)
Deluxe Convertible
Chassis # P8XH88350
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| 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. |
Handling
| 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 |
1953 Pontiac Chieftain FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain?
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.