These are standard specifications for the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # KK45
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Chassis # KK500S 029
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Chassis # 3NE561747
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Chassis # 500S-022
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on ladder frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1956 |
| Price : | $4,986 |
| Weight : | 1800 lbs | 816.466 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.7 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Small-Black | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 160 HP (117.76 KW) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Kraft 500S Production (1953-1956) : | 30 |
| 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S | |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 30 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # KK45
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Live axle with torsion bars Rear : Lixe axle | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
1953 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S? A: The 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S? A: The 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S has a length of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S cost when new?A: The 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S had a base price of approximately $4,986 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S? A: The 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S was a Roadster.Q: How many Kraft 500S were produced? A: Kurtis produced 30 examples of the Kraft 500S from 1953 to 1956.Q: What engine did the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S have? A: The engine powering the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S have? A: The 1953 Kurtis Kraft 500S had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.