These are standard specifications for the 1956 Nash Ambassador, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Ultramatic
Chassis # V14698
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Chassis # V144485
Engine # P86988
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1957 |
| Price : | $2,350-$3,340 |
| Weight : | 3850 lbs | 1746.331 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4139 cc | 252.6 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Carter 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.55:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
Automatic Ultramatic
Production Figures
| Total Nash Production for 1956 : | 83,420 |
| Total 1956 Ambassador production : | 15,531 |
| 1956 Nash Ambassador | |
| Custom Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 796 |
| Special Custom HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 706 |
| Special Super Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 4,145 |
| Super Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,999 |
| Super Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,885 |
Dimension(s)
Custom Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.3 in | 3081 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Super Sedan
| Price : | $2,680 |
| Weight : | 3550 lbs | 1610.253 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.3 in | 3081 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Super Sedan
| Price : | $2,955 |
| Weight : | 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.3 in | 3081 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Custom Sedan
Chassis # V14698
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| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 3850 lbs | 1746.331 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.3 in | 3081 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Special Super Sedan
| Price : | $2,350 |
| Weight : | 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.3 in | 3081 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Special Custom Sedan
Chassis # V144485
Engine # P86988
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| Price : | $2,460 |
| Weight : | 3415 lbs | 1549.018 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.3 in | 3081 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Special Custom HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $2,545 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.3 in | 3081 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60x15 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Nash Ambassador FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Nash Ambassador?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Nash Ambassador? A: The 1956 Nash Ambassador has a wheelbase size of 121.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Nash Ambassador? A: The 1956 Nash Ambassador has a length of 209.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Nash Ambassador cost when new?A: The 1956 Nash Ambassador cost approximately $2,350 to $3,340 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Nash Ambassador? A: The 1956 Nash Ambassador was offered as a Custom Hardtop Coupe, Custom Sedan, Special Custom HardTop Coupe, Special Custom Sedan, Special Super Sedan, Super Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1956 Nash Ambassador have? A: The 1956 Nash Ambassador had 7.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Nash produce in 1956? A: Nash produced 83,420 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Ambassadors were produced? A: Nash produced 15,531 examples of the Ambassador in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Nash Ambassador have? A: The 1956 Nash Ambassador had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4139 cc | 252.6 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3700 RPM V 8 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4900 RPM V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1956 Nash Ambassador have? A: The 1956 Nash Ambassador had a Automatic Ultramatic gearbox.