1956 Buick Century Series 60 Navigation
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1958 |
Price : | $2,961-$3,304 |
Weight : | 4001 lbs | 1814.823 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Compression : | 8.9:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Stromberg or Carter 2378 |
3 Manual , Automatic Variable Pitch Dynaflow
Production Figures
Total Buick Production for 1956 : | 572,024 |
Total 1956 Century Series 60 production : | 102,188 |
1956 Buick Century Series 60 | |
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,721 |
Deluxe Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 35,082 |
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,891 |
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 33,334 |
Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,160 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Deluxe Hardtop
Price : | $3,040 |
Weight : | 3998 lbs | 1813.462 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
Price : | $2,961 |
Weight : | 3888 lbs | 1763.567 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible Coupe

Chassis # 6C7020604
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Price : | $3,304 |
Weight : | 4043 lbs | 1833.874 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Station Wagon
Price : | $3,255 |
Weight : | 4078 lbs | 1849.75 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Independent Rear : Semi-independent |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 7.60 x 15 |
1956 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Buick Century Series 60 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 cost when new?A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 cost approximately $2,961 to $3,304 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Deluxe Hardtop, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1956? A: Buick produced 572,024 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Century Series 60s were produced? A: Buick produced 102,188 examples of the Century Series 60 in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Variable Pitch Dynaflow.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60?
How many 1956 Buick Century Series 60 were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Buick Century Series 60? Was the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 popular? Was the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 cost when new?A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 cost approximately $2,961 to $3,304 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Deluxe Hardtop, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1956? A: Buick produced 572,024 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Century Series 60s were produced? A: Buick produced 102,188 examples of the Century Series 60 in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1956 Buick Century Series 60 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Variable Pitch Dynaflow.- 1956 Buick Century Series 60 Menu
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