These are standard specifications for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic , Manual Automatic Overdrive
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1957 |
| Price : | $3,150 |
| Weight : | 3085 lbs | 1399.332 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 187 km/h | 116.221 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 '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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic , Manual Automatic Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1956 : | 1,408,478 |
| Total 1956 Thunderbird production : | 15,631 |
| 1956 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 15,631 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 175.3 in | 4453 mm. |
| Width : | 70.3 in | 1786 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.0 in | 2591 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Solid axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70x15 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: How fast is the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a top speed of 187 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 102.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 175.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 70.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $3,150 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird was a Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1956 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1956? A: Ford produced 1,408,478 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 15,631 examples of the Thunderbird in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 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 Thunderbird have? A: The 1956 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic, Manual Automatic Overdrive.
