1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten Specifications

Specifications

1953 1954 1955 1956 1957

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1953 - 1957
Price :	$1,900-$2,400
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester or Carter 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Carter Type WCFB 4-Barrel Model 2419S

V 8 \| High-Lift Cam
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2 4-barrel carburetors

V 8
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	240 HP (176.64 KW)
2 4-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 3 Manual with Overdrive

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1956 :	1,567,117
Total 1956 Two-Ten production :	737,371
1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	56,382
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	20,021
Nine-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	17,988
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	283,125
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	113,656
Two-Door Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	18,616
Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	205,545
Two-Door Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P :	22,038

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Sedan

Chassis # VB56J151542
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,000
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,100
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Two-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,900
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Two-Door Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,100
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Two-Door Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,300
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Station Wagon

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Exterior
Price :	$2,300
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Nine-Passenger Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,400
Weight :	3501 lbs \| 1588.027 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.9 in \| 1496 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.70 x 15 four-ply

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 Chevrolet Two-Ten? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten has a length of 197.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten cost when new?A: The 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten cost approximately $1,900 to $2,400 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten was offered as a Coupe, Hardtop, Nine-Passenger Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Hardtop, Two-Door Sedan, Two-Door Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten had 6.70 x 15 four-ply tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1956? A: Chevrolet produced 1,567,117 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 Two-Tens were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 737,371 examples of the Two-Ten in 1956.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2200 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW)

Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column shift, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 3 speed Manual with Overdrive.