These are standard specifications for the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1955 |
| Price : | $2,620-$2,675 |
| Weight : | 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Supercharged Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3707 cc | 226.2 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Kaiser Production for 1955 : | 1,291 |
| Total 1955 Manhatten production : | 1,501 |
| 1955 Kaiser Manhatten | |
| 1955 Series (Argentina) Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,021 |
| Retitled 1954 Series Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 44 |
| Retitled 1954 Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 226 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 210 |
Dimension(s)
Retitled 1954 Series Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.1 in | 5362 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.5 in | 3010 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Retitled 1954 Series Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,620 |
| Weight : | 3340 lbs | 1514.999 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.1 in | 5362 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.5 in | 3010 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,675 |
| Weight : | 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.1 in | 5362 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.5 in | 3010 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,620 |
| Weight : | 3340 lbs | 1514.999 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.1 in | 5362 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.5 in | 3010 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
1955 Series (Argentina) Sedan
| Price : | $2,675 |
| Weight : | 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.1 in | 5362 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.5 in | 3010 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
1955 Series (Argentina) Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,620 |
| Weight : | 3340 lbs | 1514.999 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 211.1 in | 5362 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 118.5 in | 3010 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70 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 Kaiser Manhatten FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten? A: The 1955 Kaiser Manhatten has a wheelbase size of 118.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten? A: The 1955 Kaiser Manhatten has a length of 211.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten cost when new?A: The 1955 Kaiser Manhatten cost approximately $2,620 to $2,675 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten? A: The 1955 Kaiser Manhatten was offered as a 1955 Series (Argentina) Club Sedan, 1955 Series (Argentina) Sedan, Club Sedan, Retitled 1954 Series Club Sedan, Retitled 1954 Series Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten have? A: The 1955 Kaiser Manhatten had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Kaiser produce in 1955? A: Kaiser produced 1,291 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Manhattens were produced? A: Kaiser produced 1,501 examples of the Manhatten in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten was a Supercharged Inline 6L-Head (3707 cc | 226.2 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3900 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Kaiser Manhatten have? A: The 1955 Kaiser Manhatten had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
