1955 Ford Fairlane Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1955 Ford Fairlane, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1956
Price :	$1,920-$2,270
Weight :	3270 lbs \| 1483.247 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6 \| Serial number code 'A'
Displacement :	3654 cc \| 223.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	7.5:1
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 :	162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	7.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'M'
Displacement :	4457 cc \| 272.0 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	182 BHP (133.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	7.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1955 :	1,451,157
Total 1955 Fairlane production :	626,250
1955 Ford Fairlane
Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	173,311
Crown Victoria Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	33,165
Crown Victoria Skyliner 2 dr. 6 P :	1,999
Sunliner Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	49,966
Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	254,437
Victoria Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	113,372

Dimension(s)

Town Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Crown Victoria Hardtop

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Chassis # U5RW-147929
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Chassis # U5GW108216
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Chassis # U5DW116794
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,200
Weight :	3245 lbs \| 1471.907 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Crown Victoria Skyliner

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Chassis # U5RW-134768
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Exterior
Price :	$2,270
Weight :	3262 lbs \| 1479.618 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.

Club Sedan

Chassis # U5UT128440
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Price :	$1,920
Weight :	3080 lbs \| 1397.064 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Victoria Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,090
Weight :	3180 lbs \| 1442.424 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Sunliner Convertible

Chassis # U5BC144668
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Chassis # U5KC173330
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Exterior
Price :	$2,230
Weight :	3250 lbs \| 1474.175 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Town Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,960
Weight :	3130 lbs \| 1419.744 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Club Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,920
Weight :	3090 lbs \| 1401.6 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Victoria Hardtop

Chassis # U5EV158909
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,095
Weight :	3190 lbs \| 1446.96 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Crown Victoria

Exterior
Price :	$2,200
Weight :	3250 lbs \| 1474.175 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Crown Victoria Skyliner

Chassis # U5FF141384
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,270
Weight :	3260 lbs \| 1478.711 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Sunliner Convertible

Chassis # M5FC211105
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,220
Weight :	3250 lbs \| 1474.175 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	198.5 in \| 5042 mm.
Width :	75.9 in \| 1928 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.5 in \| 2934 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.70 x 15

1955 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,900
Avg. Household Income :	$4,130
Avg. Home :	$10,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.23

1955 Ford Fairlane FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a wheelbase size of 115.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a length of 198.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane has a width of 75.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1955 Ford Fairlane cost when new?A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane cost approximately $1,920 to $2,270 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane was offered as a Club Sedan, Crown Victoria, Crown Victoria Hardtop, Crown Victoria Skyliner, Sunliner Convertible, Town Sedan, Victoria Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had 6.70 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1955? A: Ford produced 1,451,157 automobiles in 1955.

Q: How many 1955 Fairlanes were produced? A: Ford produced 626,250 examples of the Fairlane in 1955.

Q: What engines did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4457 cc | 272.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 182 BHP (133.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1955 Ford Fairlane had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic.

1955 Ford Fairlane Specifications

Features

Engine & Transmission

Production Figures

Dimension(s)

Town Sedan

Crown Victoria Hardtop

Crown Victoria Skyliner

Club Sedan

Victoria Hardtop

Sunliner Convertible

Town Sedan

Club Sedan

Victoria Hardtop

Crown Victoria

Crown Victoria Skyliner

Sunliner Convertible

Handling

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1955 Ford Fairlane Specifications

Features

Engine & Transmission

Production Figures

Dimension(s)

Town Sedan

Crown Victoria Hardtop

Crown Victoria Skyliner

Club Sedan

Victoria Hardtop

Sunliner Convertible

Town Sedan

Club Sedan

Victoria Hardtop

Crown Victoria

Crown Victoria Skyliner

Sunliner Convertible

Handling

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Ford Fairlane? How many 1955 Ford Fairlane were produced? How powerful was the 1955 Ford Fairlane? Was the 1955 Ford Fairlane popular? Was the 1955 Ford Fairlane expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1955 Ford Fairlane?

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