These are standard specifications for the 1955 Studebaker President, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic , 3 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1958 |
| Price : | $2,275-$3,250 |
| Weight : | 3160 lbs | 1433.352 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4244 cc | 259.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Model WCFB 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic , 3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Studebaker Production for 1955 : | 116,333 |
| Total 1955 President production : | 24,665 |
| 1955 Studebaker President | |
| Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,021 |
| State Series Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 3,327 |
| State Series Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 3,468 |
| State Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,634 |
| State Series Speedster Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,215 |
Dimension(s)
Deluxe Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.2 in | 5238 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.9 in | 175 mm. |
State Series Speedster Hardtop
| Price : | $3,250 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.2 in | 5238 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.9 in | 175 mm. |
State Series Sedan
| Price : | $2,380 |
| Weight : | 3225 lbs | 1462.835 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.2 in | 5238 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.9 in | 175 mm. |
State Series Coupe
| Price : | $2,275 |
| Weight : | 3115 lbs | 1412.94 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.2 in | 5238 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.9 in | 175 mm. |
State Series Hardtop
| Price : | $2,450 |
| Weight : | 3180 lbs | 1442.424 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.2 in | 5238 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.5 in | 3061 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.9 in | 175 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent suspension with unequal-length A-arms and coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10x15 Tubeless |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Studebaker President FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Studebaker President?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President has a wheelbase size of 120.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President has a length of 206.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President has a width of 71.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Studebaker President cost when new?A: The 1955 Studebaker President cost approximately $2,275 to $3,250 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President was offered as a Deluxe Sedan, State Series Coupe, State Series Hardtop, State Series Sedan, State Series Speedster Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1955 Studebaker President have? A: The 1955 Studebaker President had 7.10x15 Tubeless tires.Q: How many vehicles did Studebaker produce in 1955? A: Studebaker produced 116,333 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Presidents were produced? A: Studebaker produced 24,665 examples of the President in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Studebaker President have? A: The 1955 Studebaker President had the following engine options: V 8 (4244 cc | 259.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 8 (4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Studebaker President have? A: The 1955 Studebaker President had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic, 3 speed Manual.
