1954 Kurtis 500M Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1954 - 1955

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Dual Exhaust System
Displacement :	5424 cc \| 331.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2700 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	8.25:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

Transmission:
3 Manual LaSalle

Production Figures

500M Production (1954-1955) :	20
:	About 20 were produced
1954 Kurtis 500M

Handling

1954 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,700
Avg. Home :	$10,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.22

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Kurtis 500M? A: The 1954 Kurtis 500M has a wheelbase size of 100.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1954 Kurtis 500M? A: The 1954 Kurtis 500M has a length of 71.00 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1954 Kurtis 500M? A: The 1954 Kurtis 500M was a Roadster.

Q: How many 500M were produced? A: Kurtis produced 20 examples of the 500M from 1954 to 1955.

Q: What engine did the 1954 Kurtis 500M have? A: The engine powering the 1954 Kurtis 500M was a V 8 (5424 cc | 331.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2700 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1954 Kurtis 500M have? A: The 1954 Kurtis 500M had a 3 speed Manual LaSalle gearbox.