These are standard specifications for the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , Manual With Overdrive
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1956 |
| Price : | $1,910-$2,405 |
| Weight : | 3160 lbs | 1433.352 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 117 HP (86.112 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.6 in | 118 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3949 cc | 241.0 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 157 HP (115.552 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter type BBD 2-barrel Model 2262S | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 177 HP (130.272 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , Manual With Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1955 : | 705,455 |
| 1955 Plymouth Belvedere | |
| Six Cylinder Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 41,645 |
| Six Cylinder Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 47,375 |
| Six Cylinder Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 160,984 |
| Six Cylinder Suburban 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,488 |
| V8 Club Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 41,645 |
| V8 Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,473 |
| V8 HardTop Coupe 4 dr. 6 P : | 47,375 |
| V8 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 160,984 |
| V8 Suburban 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,488 |
Handling
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Plymouth Belvedere FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1955 Plymouth Belvedere has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1955 Plymouth Belvedere has a length of 203.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere cost when new?A: The 1955 Plymouth Belvedere cost approximately $1,910 to $2,405 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1955 Plymouth Belvedere was offered as a Six Cylinder Club Sedan, Six Cylinder Hardtop Coupe, Six Cylinder Sedan, Six Cylinder Suburban, V8 Club Sedan, V8 Convertible, V8 HardTop Coupe, V8 Sedan, V8 Suburban.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1955? A: Plymouth produced 705,455 automobiles in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1955 Plymouth Belvedere had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 117 HP (86.112 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (3949 cc | 241.0 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 157 HP (115.552 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 177 HP (130.272 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1955 Plymouth Belvedere had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, Manual With Overdrive.
