1956 Buick Series 40 Special Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1949 - 1958
Price :	$2,415-$2,780
Weight :	3790 lbs \| 1719.115 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5277 cc \| 322.0 cu in. \| 5.3 L.
Power :	220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Compression :	8.9:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Stromberg or Carter 2378

Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1956 :	572,024
Total 1956 Series 40 Special production :	334,017
1956 Buick Series 40 Special
Convertible Coupe 4 dr. 6 P :	9,712
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	91,025
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	113,861
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	66,977
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	38,672
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	13,770

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,530
Weight :	3860 lbs \| 1750.867 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,540
Weight :	3750 lbs \| 1700.971 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$2,455
Weight :	3780 lbs \| 1714.579 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Convertible Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$2,740
Weight :	3880 lbs \| 1759.938 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,780
Weight :	3950 lbs \| 1791.69 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.10 x 15

1956 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,050
Avg. Household Income :	$4,450
Avg. Home :	$11,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.22

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special has a length of 205.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special cost when new?A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special cost approximately $2,415 to $2,780 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special had 7.10 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1956? A: Buick produced 572,024 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 Series 40 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 334,017 examples of the Series 40 Special in 1956.

Q: What engine did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.