1956 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

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    • 1956 Ford Thunderbird Model Years
    195519561957

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
    Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1957
    Price : $3,150
    Weight : 3085 lbs | 1399.332 kg
    0-60 mph : 7.5 seconds.
    Top Speed : 187 km/h | 116.221 mph
    V 8 | Serial Number Code 'M'
    Displacement : 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.
    Power : 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
    Compression : 6.4:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial Number Code 'P'
    Displacement : 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.
    Power : 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
    Compression : 6.4:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial Number Code 'P'
    Displacement : 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.
    Power : 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
    Compression : 6.4:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic , Manual Automatic Overdrive

    Total Ford Production for 1956 : 1,408,478
    Total 1956 Thunderbird production : 15,631
    1956 Ford Thunderbird
    Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : 15,631

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    Chassis # P6FH330756
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    Auction entries : 1
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    Chassis # P6FH 278388
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    Auction entries : 3
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    Chassis # P6FM17026
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    Chassis # P6FH171237
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    Chassis # P6FH154693
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    Chassis # P6FH278386
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    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 175.3 in | 4453 mm.
    Width : 70.3 in | 1786 mm.
    Wheelbase : 102.0 in | 2591 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : Independent

    Rear : Solid axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs

    Steering
    Rack and Pinion

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 6.70x15

    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: How fast is the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a top speed of 187 km/h.

    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 175.30 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 70.30 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1956 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $3,150 (USD).

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird was a Convertible.

    Q: What tires did the 1956 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had 6.70x15 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1956? A: Ford produced 1,408,478 automobiles in 1956.

    Q: How many 1956 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 15,631 examples of the Thunderbird in 1956.

    Q: What engines did the 1956 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic, Manual Automatic Overdrive.

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