1956 Dual Ghia Convertible Specifications

Specifications

1956 1957 1958

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Separate body and frame
Production Years for Series :	1956 - 1958
Coach Work :	Ghia
Price :	$7,645
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| overhead lateral valve arrangement
Displacement :	5162 cc \| 315.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	316 Ft-Lbs (428 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy

V 8 \| overhead lateral double rocker arm, hemispherical valve arrangement
Displacement :	5162 cc \| 315.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Compression :	9.25:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum

Transmission:
Automatic Chrysler Power-Flite

Production Figures

Sports Car Production (1956-1958) :	117
1956 Dual Ghia Convertible

Dimension(s)

Convertible by Ghia

Chassis # D63392893
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Exterior
Coachwork :	Ghia
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	203.5 in \| 5169 mm.
Width :	73.8 in \| 1875 mm.
Height :	52.5 in \| 1334 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent, lateral non-parallel control with coil springs Rear : Non-parallel, longitudinal leaf

Steering
Power Steering

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.70x15 Goodyear Super Nylon
Wheels :	Disc

1956 Averages

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible has a length of 203.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible has a width of 73.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible cost when new?A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible had a base price of approximately $7,645 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible was a Convertible.

Q: What tires did the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible have? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible had 6.70x15 Goodyear Super Nylon tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible have? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible had Disc wheels.

Q: How many Sports Car were produced? A: Dual Ghia produced 117 examples of the Sports Car from 1956 to 1958.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible have? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible had the following engine options: V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 316 Ft-Lbs (428 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible have? A: The 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible had a Automatic Chrysler Power-Flite gearbox.