These are standard specifications for the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh. Column shift , 4 Automatic Dual-Range
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1945 - 1975 |
| Price : | $1,967-$2,580 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Synchromesh | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD-2010-S 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | Hydra-Matic | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 118 HP (86.848 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.7:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD-2010-S 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 8 | Synchromesh | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4392 cc | 268.0 cu in. | 4.4 L. |
| Power : | 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD 719SA; WCD 720SA | |
| Inline 8 | Hydra-Matic | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4398 cc | 268.4 cu in. | 4.4 L. |
| Power : | 127 HP (93.472 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD 2122S carburetor | |
3 Manual Synchromesh. Column shift , 4 Automatic Dual-Range
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1954 : | 287,744 |
| Total 1954 Chieftain production : | 172,656 |
| 1954 Pontiac Chieftain | |
| Six Cylinder Special Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 22,670 |
| V8 Special Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 149,986 |
Handling
1954 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1954 Pontiac Chieftain FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1954 Pontiac Chieftain has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1954 Pontiac Chieftain has lengths of 202.69 and 205.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain cost when new?A: The 1954 Pontiac Chieftain cost approximately $1,967 to $2,580 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1954 Pontiac Chieftain was offered as a Six Cylinder Custom Catalina Hardtop, Six Cylinder Deluxe Catalina Hardtop, Six Cylinder Deluxe Station Wagon, Six Cylinder Special Sedan, Six Cylinder Special Station Wagon, V8 Deluxe Catalina Hardtop, V8 Deluxe Station Wagon, V8 Special Deluxe Station Wagon, V8 Special Sedan, V8 Special Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1954? A: Pontiac produced 287,744 automobiles in 1954.Q: How many 1954 Chieftains were produced? A: Pontiac produced 172,656 examples of the Chieftain in 1954.Q: What engines did the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1954 Pontiac Chieftain had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 118 HP (86.848 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4392 cc | 268.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4398 cc | 268.4 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 127 HP (93.472 KW) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1954 Pontiac Chieftain had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh. Column shift, 4 speed Automatic Dual-Range.