1956 Ford Fairlane Specifications

1956 Ford Fairlane
1956 Ford Fairlane Model Years
19551956

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1956
Price : $2,045-$2,500
Weight : 3148 lbs | 1427.909 kg
Inline 6 | Serial Number Code 'A'
Displacement : 3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
Power : 137 BHP (100.832 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel carburetor
Inline 6 | Serial Number Code 'A'
Displacement : 3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
Power : 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Compression : 6.6:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'U'
Displacement : 4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.
Power : 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 2-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'M'
Displacement : 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.
Power : 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 6.4:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'M'
Displacement : 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.
Power : 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 6.4:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'P'
Displacement : 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.
Power : 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Compression : 6.4:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'P'
Displacement : 5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.
Power : 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Compression : 6.4:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic

Total Ford Production for 1956 : 1,408,478
Total 1956 Fairlane production : 665,106
1956 Ford Fairlane
V-8 Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 142,629
V-8 Club Victoria 2 dr. 6 P : 177,735
V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner 2 dr. 6 P : 58,147
V-8 Crown Victoria 2 dr. 6 P : 9,209
V-8 Crown Victoria Skyliner 2 dr. 6 P : 603
V-8 Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 244,672
V-8 Town Victoria 4 dr. 6 P : 32,111

V-8 Town Sedan

V-8 Town Sedan
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Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner

V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
Chassis # M6FC215633
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Auction entries : 1
V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
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V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
Chassis # M6LC108231
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Auction entries : 1
V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
Chassis # M6RC-119932
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Auction entries : 1
V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
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V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
Chassis # M6GC166664
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Auction entries : 1
V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
Chassis # M6GC135515
Engine # 292
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Auction entries : 1
V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner
Chassis # M6CC139966
Price : $2,359
Weight : 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

V-8 Club Sedan

V-8 Club Sedan
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V-8 Club Sedan
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Price : $2,045
Weight : 3108 lbs | 1409.765 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

V-8 Town Victoria

Price : $2,350
Weight : 3440 lbs | 1560.358 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

V-8 Club Victoria

V-8 Club Victoria
V-8 Club Victoria
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V-8 Club Victoria
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V-8 Club Victoria
Chassis # P6FF327858
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,295
Weight : 3345 lbs | 1517.266 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

V-8 Crown Victoria

V-8 Crown Victoria
Chassis # M6RC128665
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,440
Weight : 3360 lbs | 1524.07 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

V-8 Crown Victoria Skyliner

V-8 Crown Victoria Skyliner
Chassis # M6KW160585
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V-8 Crown Victoria Skyliner
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Price : $2,500
Weight : 3370 lbs | 1528.606 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Six Series Town Sedan

Price : $2,092
Weight : 3148 lbs | 1427.909 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Six Series Club Sedan

Price : $2,050
Weight : 3110 lbs | 1410.672 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Six Series Town Victoria

Price : $2,250
Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Six Series Club Victoria

Price : $2,195
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Six Series Crown Victoria

Price : $2,340
Weight : 3220 lbs | 1460.567 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Six Series Crown Victoria Skyliner

Price : $2,410
Weight : 3225 lbs | 1462.835 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Six Series Sunliner Convertible

Price : $2,360
Weight : 3310 lbs | 1501.391 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 198.5 in | 5042 mm.
Width : 75.9 in | 1928 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.5 in | 2934 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.70 x 15 4-Ply Tubeless

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 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane has a wheelbase size of 115.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane has a length of 198.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1956 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane has a width of 75.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Ford Fairlane cost when new?A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane cost approximately $2,045 to $2,500 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane was offered as a Six Series Club Sedan, Six Series Club Victoria, Six Series Crown Victoria, Six Series Crown Victoria Skyliner, Six Series Sunliner Convertible, Six Series Town Sedan, Six Series Town Victoria, V-8 Club Sedan, V-8 Club Victoria, V-8 Convertible Coupe Sunliner, V-8 Crown Victoria, V-8 Crown Victoria Skyliner, V-8 Town Sedan, V-8 Town Victoria.

Q: What tires did the 1956 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane had 6.70 x 15 4-Ply Tubeless tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1956? A: Ford produced 1,408,478 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 Fairlanes were produced? A: Ford produced 665,106 examples of the Fairlane in 1956.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 137 BHP (100.832 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5113 cc | 312.0 cu in. | 5.1 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1956 Ford Fairlane had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic.

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