These are standard specifications for the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; column-mounted gearshift , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Chassis # P755H85355
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Chassis # L755H24627
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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) |
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
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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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Chassis # L755H24627
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| Price : | $2,100 |
| Weight : | 3590 lbs | 1628.397 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,520 |
| Weight : | 3740 lbs | 1696.435 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,535 |
| Weight : | 376 lbs | 170.551 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,265 |
| Weight : | 3620 lbs | 1642.004 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,205 |
| Weight : | 3585 lbs | 1626.129 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,335 |
| Weight : | 3630 lbs | 1646.54 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,600 |
| Weight : | 3785 lbs | 1716.847 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,960 |
| Weight : | 3745 lbs | 1698.703 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1955 Pontiac Chieftain FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1955 Pontiac Chieftain has lengths of 202.90 and 203.20 inches.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.