These are standard specifications for the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1966 |
| Price : | $2,525-$3,125 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Synchromesh | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5188 cc | 316.6 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 216 HP (158.976 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel with brass tag 7900 | |
3 Manual Synchromesh , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1956 : | 405,730 |
| Total 1956 Star Chief production : | 127,325 |
| 1956 Pontiac Star Chief | |
| 2-Door Custom Catalina Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 43,392 |
| 4-Door Custom Catalina Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 48,035 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 13,510 |
| Custom Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,042 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,346 |
Handling
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Pontiac Star Chief FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1956 Pontiac Star Chief has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1956 Pontiac Star Chief has a length of 206.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief cost when new?A: The 1956 Pontiac Star Chief cost approximately $2,525 to $3,125 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief? A: The 1956 Pontiac Star Chief was offered as a 2-Door Custom Catalina Hardtop, 4-Door Custom Catalina Hardtop, Convertible, Custom Station Wagon, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1956? A: Pontiac produced 405,730 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Star Chiefs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 127,325 examples of the Star Chief in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief was a V 8 (5188 cc | 316.6 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 216 HP (158.976 KW) @ 4800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief have? A: The 1956 Pontiac Star Chief had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, Automatic Hydra-Matic.