These are standard specifications for the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # KK500 S015
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on ladder frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1956 |
| Price : | $4,985 |
| Weight : | 1800 lbs | 816.466 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.7 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Kraft 500S Production (1953-1956) : | 30 |
| 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # KK500 S015
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Live axle with torsion bars Rear : Lixe axle | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S? A: The 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S has a wheelbase size of 100.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S? A: The 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S has a length of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S cost when new?A: The 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S had a base price of approximately $4,985 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S? A: The 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S was a Roadster.Q: How many Kraft 500S were produced? A: Kurtis produced 30 examples of the Kraft 500S from 1953 to 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S was a V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S have? A: The 1956 Kurtis Kraft 500S had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.