These are standard specifications for the 1956 Plymouth Savoy, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Sliding Gear
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Hypoid, Semi-Floating, Hotchkiss Drive | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1961 |
| Price : | $1,925-$2,360 |
| Weight : | 3165 lbs | 1435.62 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.6 in | 118 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter BB-2293S 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.6 in | 118 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter BB-2293S 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4405 cc | 268.8 cu in. | 4.4 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter BBD-2259SB 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Carter BBD 2 barrel Model 2407S | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 187 HP (137.632 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Sliding Gear
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1956 : | 571,634 |
| Total 1956 Savoy production : | 168,984 |
| 1956 Plymouth Savoy | |
| Six Cylinder Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 57,927 |
| Six Cylinder Custom Suburban 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,489 |
| Six Cylinder Custom Suburban 4 dr. 6 P : | 33,333 |
| Six Cylinder Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 51,762 |
| Six Cylinder Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 16,473 |
Handling
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Plymouth Savoy FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Plymouth Savoy?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Plymouth Savoy? A: The 1956 Plymouth Savoy has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Plymouth Savoy? A: The 1956 Plymouth Savoy has a length of 204.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Plymouth Savoy cost when new?A: The 1956 Plymouth Savoy cost approximately $1,925 to $2,360 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Plymouth Savoy? A: The 1956 Plymouth Savoy was offered as a Six Cylinder Club Sedan, Six Cylinder Custom Suburban, Six Cylinder Sedan, Six Cylinder Sport Coupe, V8 Club Sedan, V8 Sedan, V8 Sport Coupe, V8 Suburban.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1956? A: Plymouth produced 571,634 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Savoys were produced? A: Plymouth produced 168,984 examples of the Savoy in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Plymouth Savoy have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Savoy had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3600 RPM Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (4405 cc | 268.8 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 187 HP (137.632 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1956 Plymouth Savoy have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Savoy had a 3 speed Manual Sliding Gear gearbox.
