These are standard specifications for the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh Gearbox with Column-Mounted Gearshift , 3 Automatic Hydra-Matic
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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 | |
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
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,360 |
| Weight : | 3665 lbs | 1662.416 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,450 |
| Weight : | 3665 lbs | 1662.416 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 3675 lbs | 1666.952 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,960 |
| Weight : | 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1955 Pontiac Star Chief FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief?
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.