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1956 Dual Ghia Convertible Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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
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

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

Convertible by Ghia

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

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.