These are standard specifications for the 1955 Mercury Monterey, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic With overdrive , Automatic Merc-O-Matic
Chassis # 55LA26574M
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Chassis # 55WA71709M
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1956 |
| Price : | $2,398-$2,845 |
| Weight : | 3498 lbs | 1586.666 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 160 km/h | 99.44 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 188 BHP (138.368 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic With overdrive , Automatic Merc-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1955 : | 329,808 |
| Total 1955 Monterey production : | 151,453 |
| 1955 Mercury Monterey | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 69,093 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 70,392 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 11,968 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.3 in | 5240 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Height : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
Station Wagon
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| Price : | $2,845 |
| Weight : | 3770 lbs | 1710.043 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 201.7 in | 5123 mm. |
| Height : | 62.5 in | 1586 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.0 in | 2997 mm. |
| Tires : | 7.60x15 |
Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $2,460 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.3 in | 5240 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Height : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10 x 15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Mercury Monterey FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Mercury Monterey?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Mercury Monterey? A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey has a top speed of 160 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Mercury Monterey? A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey has wheelbase sizes of 118.00 and 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Mercury Monterey? A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey has lengths of 201.70 and 206.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Mercury Monterey? A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey has a width of 75.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Mercury Monterey cost when new?A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey cost approximately $2,398 to $2,845 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Mercury Monterey? A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1955 Mercury Monterey have? A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey had 7.10 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1955? A: Mercury produced 329,808 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Montereys were produced? A: Mercury produced 151,453 examples of the Monterey in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Mercury Monterey have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Mercury Monterey was a V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 188 BHP (138.368 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Mercury Monterey have? A: The 1955 Mercury Monterey had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic With overdrive, Automatic Merc-O-Matic.
