1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1958
Price :	$1,300-$2,300
Weight :	2375 lbs \| 1077.282 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Rochester model 2G-7008397
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	7.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Automatic Hydra-matic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1956 :	1,567,117
Cameo Production (1955-1958) :	2,224
1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton

Handling

1956 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,050
Avg. Household Income :	$4,450
Avg. Home :	$11,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.22

1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton has a length of 185.68 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton cost when new?A: The 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton cost approximately $1,300 to $2,300 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton was offered as a Cameo Pickup, Chassis & Cab, Chassis & Cowl & Windshield, Chassis & Flat-Face Cowl, Panel Delivery, Pickup, Suburban (Doors), Suburban (Gate).

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1956? A: Chevrolet produced 1,567,117 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many Cameo were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 2,224 examples of the Cameo from 1955 to 1958.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic Hydra-matic.