These are standard specifications for the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Chrysler Power-Flite
Chassis # D63392893
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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Coachwork : | Ghia |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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Front : Independent, lateral non-parallel control with coil springs Rear : Non-parallel, longitudinal leaf |
Steering | |
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Power Steering |
Tires / Wheels | |
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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 |
1956 Dual Ghia Convertible FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Dual Ghia Convertible?
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.