1955 Studebaker President Specifications

Specifications

1955 1956 1958

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1958
Price :	$2,275-$3,250
Weight :	3160 lbs \| 1433.352 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4244 cc \| 259.0 cu in. \| 4.2 L.
Power :	185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :	250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)

V 8
Displacement :	4248 cc \| 259.2 cu in. \| 4.2 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	7.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter Model WCFB 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic , 3 Manual

Production Figures

Total Studebaker Production for 1955 :	116,333
Total 1955 President production :	24,665
1955 Studebaker President
Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	1,021
State Series Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	3,327
State Series Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	3,468
State Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	14,634
State Series Speedster Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	2,215

Dimension(s)

Deluxe Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	71.3 in \| 1811 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.5 in \| 3061 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.9 in \| 175 mm.

State Series Speedster Hardtop

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Exterior
Price :	$3,250
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	71.3 in \| 1811 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.5 in \| 3061 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.9 in \| 175 mm.

State Series Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,380
Weight :	3225 lbs \| 1462.835 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	71.3 in \| 1811 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.5 in \| 3061 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.9 in \| 175 mm.

State Series Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$2,275
Weight :	3115 lbs \| 1412.94 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	71.3 in \| 1811 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.5 in \| 3061 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.9 in \| 175 mm.

State Series Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,450
Weight :	3180 lbs \| 1442.424 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.2 in \| 5238 mm.
Width :	71.3 in \| 1811 mm.
Height :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.5 in \| 3061 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.9 in \| 175 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent suspension with unequal-length A-arms and coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.10x15 Tubeless

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 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President has a wheelbase size of 120.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1955 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President has a length of 206.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1955 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President has a width of 71.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1955 Studebaker President cost when new?A: The 1955 Studebaker President cost approximately $2,275 to $3,250 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Studebaker President? A: The 1955 Studebaker President was offered as a Deluxe Sedan, State Series Coupe, State Series Hardtop, State Series Sedan, State Series Speedster Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Studebaker President have? A: The 1955 Studebaker President had 7.10x15 Tubeless tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Studebaker produce in 1955? A: Studebaker produced 116,333 automobiles in 1955.

Q: How many 1955 Presidents were produced? A: Studebaker produced 24,665 examples of the President in 1955.

Q: What engines did the 1955 Studebaker President have? A: The 1955 Studebaker President had the following engine options: V 8 (4244 cc | 259.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3000 RPM

V 8 (4248 cc | 259.2 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Studebaker President have? A: The 1955 Studebaker President had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic, 3 speed Manual.