1955 Pontiac Chieftain Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1945 - 1975
Price :	$2,100-$2,960
Weight :	3620 lbs \| 1642.004 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Synchromesh
Displacement :	4706 cc \| 287.2 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	7.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WGD models 2182S

V 8 \| Hydra-Matic
Displacement :	4706 cc \| 287.2 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WGD models 2182S

V 8
Displacement :	4706 cc \| 287.2 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	200 HP (147.2 KW)

Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; column-mounted gearshift , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1955 :	554,090
Total 1955 Chieftain production :	354,453
1955 Pontiac Chieftain
Custom Safari 4 dr. 5 P :	3,760
Deluxe Catalina Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	72,608
Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	91,178
Deluxe Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	28,950
Deluxe Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	19,439
Special 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	58,654
Special Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	65,155
Special Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	6,091
Special Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P :	8,618

Dimension(s)

Special Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Special 2-Door Sedan

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Exterior
Price :	$2,100
Weight :	3590 lbs \| 1628.397 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Special Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,520
Weight :	3740 lbs \| 1696.435 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Special Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,535
Weight :	376 lbs \| 170.551 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	202.9 in \| 5154 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Deluxe Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,265
Weight :	3620 lbs \| 1642.004 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Deluxe Two-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,205
Weight :	3585 lbs \| 1626.129 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Deluxe Catalina Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,335
Weight :	3630 lbs \| 1646.54 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Deluxe Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3785 lbs \| 1716.847 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	203.2 in \| 5161 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Custom Safari

Exterior
Price :	$2,960
Weight :	3745 lbs \| 1698.703 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	202.9 in \| 5154 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1490 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1500 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.10x15

1955 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,900
Avg. Household Income :	$4,130
Avg. Home :	$10,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.23

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

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Q: How much did the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain cost when new?A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain cost approximately $2,100 to $2,960 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain was offered as a Custom Safari, Deluxe Catalina Hardtop, Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Two-Door Sedan, Deluxe Wagon, Special 2-Door Sedan, Special Sedan, Special Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain had 7.10x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1955? A: Pontiac produced 554,090 automobiles in 1955.

Q: How many 1955 Chieftains were produced? A: Pontiac produced 354,453 examples of the Chieftain in 1955.

Q: What engines did the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain had the following engine options: V 8 (4706 cc | 287.2 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4706 cc | 287.2 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (4706 cc | 287.2 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW)

Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; column-mounted gearshift, 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.