These are standard specifications for the 1955 Ford Fairlane, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Chassis # U5RW-147929
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Chassis # U5GW108216
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Chassis # U5DW116794
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Chassis # U5RW-134768
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Chassis # U5UT128440
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Chassis # U5BC144668
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Chassis # U5KC173330
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Chassis # U5EV158909
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Chassis # U5FF141384
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Chassis # M5FC211105
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1956 |
Price : | $1,920-$2,270 |
Weight : | 3270 lbs | 1483.247 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | Serial number code 'A' | |
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Displacement : | 3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
Power : | 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
Compression : | 7.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 1-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Serial number code 'U' | |
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Displacement : | 4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
Power : | 162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Compression : | 7.6:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'M' | |
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Displacement : | 4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
Power : | 182 BHP (133.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Compression : | 7.6:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 4-barrel carburetor |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Production Figures
Total Ford Production for 1955 : | 1,451,157 |
Total 1955 Fairlane production : | 626,250 |
1955 Ford Fairlane | |
Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 173,311 |
Crown Victoria Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 33,165 |
Crown Victoria Skyliner 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,999 |
Sunliner Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 49,966 |
Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 254,437 |
Victoria Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 113,372 |
Dimension(s)
Town Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Crown Victoria Hardtop
Chassis # U5RW-147929
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Chassis # U5GW108216
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Chassis # U5DW116794
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Price : | $2,200 |
Weight : | 3245 lbs | 1471.907 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Crown Victoria Skyliner
Chassis # U5RW-134768
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Price : | $2,270 |
Weight : | 3262 lbs | 1479.618 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Club Sedan
Chassis # U5UT128440
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Price : | $1,920 |
Weight : | 3080 lbs | 1397.064 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Victoria Hardtop
Price : | $2,090 |
Weight : | 3180 lbs | 1442.424 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Sunliner Convertible
Chassis # U5BC144668
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Chassis # U5KC173330
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Price : | $2,230 |
Weight : | 3250 lbs | 1474.175 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Town Sedan
Price : | $1,960 |
Weight : | 3130 lbs | 1419.744 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Club Sedan
Price : | $1,920 |
Weight : | 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Victoria Hardtop
Chassis # U5EV158909
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Price : | $2,095 |
Weight : | 3190 lbs | 1446.96 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Crown Victoria
Price : | $2,200 |
Weight : | 3250 lbs | 1474.175 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Crown Victoria Skyliner
Chassis # U5FF141384
Auction entries : 1
Price : | $2,270 |
Weight : | 3260 lbs | 1478.711 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Sunliner Convertible
Chassis # M5FC211105
Auction entries : 1
Price : | $2,220 |
Weight : | 3250 lbs | 1474.175 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
Width : | 75.9 in | 1928 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 115.5 in | 2934 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.70 x 15 |
1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Ford Fairlane FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Ford Fairlane?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a wheelbase size of 115.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a length of 198.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a width of 75.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Ford Fairlane cost when new?A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane cost approximately $1,920 to $2,270 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane was offered as a Club Sedan, Crown Victoria, Crown Victoria Hardtop, Crown Victoria Skyliner, Sunliner Convertible, Town Sedan, Victoria Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1955? A: Ford produced 1,451,157 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Fairlanes were produced? A: Ford produced 626,250 examples of the Fairlane in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 182 BHP (133.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Ford Fairlane?
How many 1955 Ford Fairlane were produced?
How powerful was the 1955 Ford Fairlane? Was the 1955 Ford Fairlane popular? Was the 1955 Ford Fairlane expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1955 Ford Fairlane?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a wheelbase size of 115.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a length of 198.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a width of 75.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Ford Fairlane cost when new?A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane cost approximately $1,920 to $2,270 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane was offered as a Club Sedan, Crown Victoria, Crown Victoria Hardtop, Crown Victoria Skyliner, Sunliner Convertible, Town Sedan, Victoria Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1955? A: Ford produced 1,451,157 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Fairlanes were produced? A: Ford produced 626,250 examples of the Fairlane in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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