1955 Pontiac Star Chief Specifications

Specifications

1955 1956 1957 1958 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1954 - 1966
Price :	$2,360-$2,960
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Synchromesh
Displacement :	4706 cc \| 287.2 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	7.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WGD models 2182S

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	4706 cc \| 287.2 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WGD models 2182S

Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh Gearbox with Column-Mounted Gearshift , 3 Automatic Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1955 :	554,090
Total 1955 Star Chief production :	203,404
1955 Pontiac Star Chief
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	19,762
Custom Catalina Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	99,929
Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	35,153
Safari Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P :	3,760
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	44,800

Dimension(s)

Convertible

Chassis # F855H7331
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Chassis # W855H7811
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	210.2 in \| 5339 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,360
Weight :	3665 lbs \| 1662.416 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.2 in \| 5339 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Custom Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,450
Weight :	3665 lbs \| 1662.416 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	210.2 in \| 5339 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Custom Catalina Hardtop

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Chassis # K855H17462
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Chassis # A855H2415
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Exterior
Price :	$2,500
Weight :	3675 lbs \| 1666.952 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	210.2 in \| 5339 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Safari Station Wagon

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Exterior
Price :	$2,960
Weight :	3750 lbs \| 1700.971 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	210.2 in \| 5339 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.10 x 15

1955 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,900
Avg. Household Income :	$4,130
Avg. Home :	$10,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.23

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief has a length of 210.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief cost when new?A: The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief cost approximately $2,360 to $2,960 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief was offered as a Convertible, Custom Catalina Hardtop, Custom Sedan, Safari Station Wagon, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief had 7.10 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1955? A: Pontiac produced 554,090 automobiles in 1955.

Q: How many 1955 Star Chiefs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 203,404 examples of the Star Chief in 1955.

Q: What engines did the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief had the following engine options: V 8 (4706 cc | 287.2 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4706 cc | 287.2 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh Gearbox with Column-Mounted Gearshift, 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.