These are standard specifications for the 1956 Ford Mainline, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # A6AG150165
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1956 |
| Price : | $1,750-$1,895 |
| Weight : | 3130 lbs | 1419.744 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial Number Code 'A' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 137 BHP (100.832 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial Number Code 'U' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial Number Code 'M' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial Number Code 'P' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L. |
| Power : | 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1956 : | 1,408,478 |
| Total 1956 Mainline production : | 164,442 |
| 1956 Ford Mainline | |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 106,974 |
| Business Sedan 2 dr. 3 P : | 8,020 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 49,448 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # A6AG150165
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
| Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $1,850 |
| Weight : | 3085 lbs | 1399.332 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
| Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Business Sedan
| Price : | $1,750 |
| Weight : | 3030 lbs | 1374.385 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
| Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70 x 15 four-ply tubeless |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Ford Mainline FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Ford Mainline?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Ford Mainline? A: The 1956 Ford Mainline has a wheelbase size of 115.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Ford Mainline? A: The 1956 Ford Mainline has a length of 198.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Ford Mainline? A: The 1956 Ford Mainline has a width of 75.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Ford Mainline cost when new?A: The 1956 Ford Mainline cost approximately $1,750 to $1,895 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Ford Mainline? A: The 1956 Ford Mainline was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Business Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1956 Ford Mainline have? A: The 1956 Ford Mainline had 6.70 x 15 four-ply tubeless tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1956? A: Ford produced 1,408,478 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Mainlines were produced? A: Ford produced 164,442 examples of the Mainline in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Ford Mainline have? A: The 1956 Ford Mainline had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 137 BHP (100.832 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1956 Ford Mainline have? A: The 1956 Ford Mainline had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.