These are standard specifications for the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Chassis # 4C7019704
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1958 |
| Price : | $2,415-$2,780 |
| Weight : | 3790 lbs | 1719.115 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg or Carter 2378 | |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1956 : | 572,024 |
| Total 1956 Series 40 Special production : | 334,017 |
| 1956 Buick Series 40 Special | |
| Convertible Coupe 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,712 |
| Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 91,025 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 113,861 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 66,977 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 38,672 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 13,770 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Hardtop
| Price : | $2,530 |
| Weight : | 3860 lbs | 1750.867 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,540 |
| Weight : | 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 4C7019704
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| Price : | $2,455 |
| Weight : | 3780 lbs | 1714.579 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $2,740 |
| Weight : | 3880 lbs | 1759.938 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,780 |
| Weight : | 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10 x 15 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Buick Series 40 Special FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special cost when new?A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special cost approximately $2,415 to $2,780 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special had 7.10 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1956? A: Buick produced 572,024 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Series 40 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 334,017 examples of the Series 40 Special in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special?
How many 1956 Buick Series 40 Special were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? Was the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special popular? Was the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special cost when new?A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special cost approximately $2,415 to $2,780 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special had 7.10 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1956? A: Buick produced 572,024 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Series 40 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 334,017 examples of the Series 40 Special in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1956 Buick Series 40 Special had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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