These are standard specifications for the 1954 Kurtis 500M, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual LaSalle
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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1954 Kurtis 500M?
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.