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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unit Steel
Production Years for Series : 1953 - 1957
Price : $1,666-$2,600
Weight : 3153 lbs | 1430.177 kg
Inline 6 | (109 net horsepower; SAE Horsepower: 30.4)
Displacement : 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 123 HP (90.528 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
Compression : 7.5:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor
Inline 6
Displacement : 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 136 HP (100.096 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :209 Ft-Lbs (283 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
Compression : 7.5:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
Power : 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
Power : 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Valvetrain : 24 OHV (3 valves per cylinder)
Transmission:
3 Manual Gearbox with Column-Mounted Gearshift , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 2 Automatic , 3 Manual Overdrive , Manual Overdrive

Total Chevrolet Production for 1955 : 1,704,667
Total 1955 Bel Air production : 770,955
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Six Cylinder Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 41,292
Six Cylinder Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 345,372
Six Cylinder Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 24,313
Six Cylinder Two-Door Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : 185,562
Six Cylinder Two-Door Nomad Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : 6,103
Six Cylinder Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 168,313

Six Cylinder Two-Door Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Six Cylinder Sedan

Price : $1,931
Weight : 3198 lbs | 1450.588 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Six Cylinder Two-Door Hardtop

Six Cylinder Two-Door Hardtop
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Six Cylinder Two-Door Hardtop
Price : $2,065
Weight : 3193 lbs | 1448.32 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Six Cylinder Convertible

Six Cylinder Convertible
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Six Cylinder Convertible
Chassis # VC55B122655
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Six Cylinder Convertible
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Six Cylinder Convertible
Price : $2,204
Weight : 3313 lbs | 1502.752 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Six Cylinder Two-Door Nomad Wagon

Six Cylinder Two-Door Nomad Wagon
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Six Cylinder Two-Door Nomad Wagon
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Six Cylinder Two-Door Nomad Wagon
Chassis # VC55S164225
Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,470
Weight : 3299 lbs | 1496.401 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Six Cylinder Station Wagon

Six Cylinder Station Wagon
Price : $2,260
Weight : 3383 lbs | 1534.503 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

V-8 Sedan

V-8 Sedan
Chassis # C55A048996
Auction entries : 1
V-8 Sedan
Chassis # VC55B061285
Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,000
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

V-8 Two-Door Sedan

Price : $2,000
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

V-8 HardTop

V-8 HardTop
V-8 HardTop
Chassis # VC55L089779
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,200
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

V-8 Convertible

V-8 Convertible
Chassis # VC55F224216
Auction entries : 2
V-8 Convertible
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V-8 Convertible
Chassis # VC550009405
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Auction entries : 1
V-8 Convertible
Chassis # VC55A020498
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V-8 Convertible
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Price : $2,300
Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

V-8 Nomad Wagon

V-8 Nomad Wagon
Chassis # VC55L031515
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V-8 Nomad Wagon
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V-8 Nomad Wagon
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Price : $2,600
Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

V-8 Station Wagon

Price : $2,400
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 195.6 in | 4968 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.8 in | 1494 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.70 x 15 Tubeless

1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,900
Avg. Household Income : $4,130
Avg. Home : $10,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.23

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 195.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $1,666 to $2,600 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a Six Cylinder Convertible, Six Cylinder Sedan, Six Cylinder Station Wagon, Six Cylinder Two-Door Hardtop, Six Cylinder Two-Door Nomad Wagon, Six Cylinder Two-Door Sedan, V-8 Two-Door Sedan, V-8 Convertible, V-8 HardTop, V-8 Nomad Wagon, V-8 Sedan, V-8 Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air had 6.70 x 15 Tubeless tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1955? A: Chevrolet produced 1,704,667 automobiles in 1955.

Q: How many 1955 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 770,955 examples of the Bel Air in 1955.

Q: What engines did the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 123 HP (90.528 KW) @ 3800 RPM
  • Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 136 HP (100.096 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 209 Ft-Lbs (283 NM) @ 2200 RPM
  • V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2200 RPM
  • V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2800 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Gearbox with Column-Mounted Gearshift, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 2 speed Automatic, 3 speed Manual Overdrive, Manual Overdrive.

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