1956 Dodge Custom Royal Specifications

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    • 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Model Years
    19551956195719581959

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1959
    Price : $2,580-$2,880
    Weight : 3520 lbs | 1596.645 kg
    V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers
    Displacement : 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
    Power : 295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Compression : 9.25:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    2 Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB carburetor
    V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers
    Displacement : 4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.
    Power : 189 HP (139.104 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
    Compression : 7.6:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-135
    V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers
    Displacement : 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
    Power : 218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-148
    V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers
    Displacement : 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
    Power : 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB
    V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers
    Displacement : 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
    Power : 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Compression : 9.25:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB
    Transmission:
    3 Manual Overdrive , 2 Automatic PowerFlite

    Total Dodge Production for 1956 : 240,686
    1956 Dodge Custom Royal
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 49,293

    Sedan

    Sedan
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    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

    Lancer 4-Door Hardtop

    Lancer 4-Door Hardtop
    Price : $2,770
    Weight : 3675 lbs | 1666.952 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

    Lancer Hardtop

    Lancer Hardtop
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    Lancer Hardtop
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    Lancer Hardtop
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    Price : $2,660
    Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
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    Price : $2,880
    Weight : 3630 lbs | 1646.54 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 212.0 in | 5385 mm.
    Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

    Steering
    Power Steering

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 7.60 x 15

    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 Dodge Custom Royal? A: The 1956 Dodge Custom Royal has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1956 Dodge Custom Royal? A: The 1956 Dodge Custom Royal has a length of 212.00 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1956 Dodge Custom Royal cost when new?A: The 1956 Dodge Custom Royal cost approximately $2,580 to $2,880 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Dodge Custom Royal? A: The 1956 Dodge Custom Royal was offered as a Convertible, Lancer 4-Door Hardtop, Lancer Hardtop, Sedan.

    Q: What tires did the 1956 Dodge Custom Royal have? A: The 1956 Dodge Custom Royal had 7.60 x 15 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1956? A: Dodge produced 240,686 automobiles in 1956.

    Q: What engines did the 1956 Dodge Custom Royal have? A: The 1956 Dodge Custom Royal had the following engine options: V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 189 HP (139.104 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Dodge Custom Royal have? A: The 1956 Dodge Custom Royal had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Overdrive, 2 speed Automatic PowerFlite.

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