1956 Plymouth Belvedere Specifications

Specifications

1955 1956

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1956
Price :	$2,115-$2,530
Weight :	3325 lbs \| 1508.195 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4405 cc \| 268.8 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Power :	180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter BBD-2259SB 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Carter BBD 2 barrel Model 2407S
Displacement :	4524 cc \| 276.1 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	187 HP (137.632 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4524 cc \| 276.1 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW)
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 79 mm.
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor

Transmission:
2 Automatic Powerflite

Production Figures

Total Plymouth Production for 1956 :	571,634
1956 Plymouth Belvedere
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	6,735

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	204.8 in \| 5202 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Sport Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,330
Weight :	3415 lbs \| 1549.018 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	204.8 in \| 5202 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Club Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,115
Weight :	3285 lbs \| 1490.051 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	204.8 in \| 5202 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,260
Weight :	3320 lbs \| 1505.927 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	204.8 in \| 5202 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$2,475
Weight :	3435 lbs \| 1558.09 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	204.8 in \| 5202 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Sport Suburban

Exterior
Price :	$2,530
Weight :	3605 lbs \| 1635.2 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	204.8 in \| 5202 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf spring

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.70x15

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 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere has a length of 204.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere cost when new?A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere cost approximately $2,115 to $2,530 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, Sport Suburban.

Q: What tires did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere had 6.70x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1956? A: Plymouth produced 571,634 automobiles in 1956.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere had the following engine options: V 8 (4405 cc | 268.8 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 187 HP (137.632 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW)

Q: What transmission did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere had a 2 speed Automatic Powerflite gearbox.