These are standard specifications for the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Variable-Pitch Dynaflow Drive
Chassis # 7C3042813
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1956 |
| Price : | $3,500-$3,700 |
| Weight : | 4240 lbs | 1923.232 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Automatic Variable-Pitch Dynaflow Drive
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1956 : | 572,024 |
| Total 1956 Series 70 Roadmaster production : | 53,418 |
| 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,354 |
| HardTop 4 dr. 6 P : | 24,770 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 12,490 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 11,804 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.6 in | 5425 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,500 |
| Weight : | 4285 lbs | 1943.643 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.6 in | 5425 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
HardTop
| Price : | $3,690 |
| Weight : | 4360 lbs | 1977.663 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.6 in | 5425 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 7C3042813
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| Price : | $3,700 |
| Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.6 in | 5425 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 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 Series 70 Roadmaster FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a length of 213.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost when new?A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost approximately $3,500 to $3,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster was offered as a Convertible Coupe, HardTop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had 8.00 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1956? A: Buick produced 572,024 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Series 70 Roadmasters were produced? A: Buick produced 53,418 examples of the Series 70 Roadmaster in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had a Automatic Variable-Pitch Dynaflow Drive gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a length of 213.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost when new?A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost approximately $3,500 to $3,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster was offered as a Convertible Coupe, HardTop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had 8.00 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1956? A: Buick produced 572,024 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Series 70 Roadmasters were produced? A: Buick produced 53,418 examples of the Series 70 Roadmaster in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had a Automatic Variable-Pitch Dynaflow Drive gearbox. Similarly Priced Vehicles
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