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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unit Steel
Production Years for Series : 1953 - 1957
Price : $2,022-$2,700
Weight : 3230 lbs | 1465.103 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
1 barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
Power : 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
Inline 6
Displacement : 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Main Bearings : 4
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8 | High-Lift Cam
Displacement : 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
Power : 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
2 4-barrel carburetors
Transmission:
3 Manual Column-MOunted Control , 2 Automatic Powerglide , Manual Overdrive

Total Chevrolet Production for 1956 : 1,567,117
Total 1956 Bel Air production : 699,053
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 41,268
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : 103,602
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : 128,382
Nomad Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : 7,886
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 269,798
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 104,849
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 13,268

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Hardtop

Hardtop
Chassis # VC56L017859
Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,228
Weight : 3278 lbs | 1486.876 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Sedan

Sedan
Chassis # VC56S146597
Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,022
Weight : 3195 lbs | 1449.228 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Hardtop

Hardtop
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Hardtop
Price : $2,175
Weight : 3230 lbs | 1465.103 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Convertible

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Convertible
Convertible
Chassis # VC56F046783
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Auction entries : 3
Convertible
Price : $2,342
Weight : 3338 lbs | 1514.091 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Nomad Wagon

Nomad Wagon
Chassis # VC56L034400
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Auction entries : 1
Nomad Wagon
Price : $2,605
Weight : 3360 lbs | 1524.07 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 200.8 in | 5100 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Station Wagon

Price : $2,480
Weight : 3515 lbs | 1594.377 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.
Tires : 6.70 x 15 Six Ply

Sedan

Price : $2,200
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

HardTop

HardTop
Chassis # VC56K043443
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Price : $2,300
Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Sedan

Price : $2,100
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

HardTop

HardTop
Chassis # VC56K043443
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Auction entries : 2
HardTop
Chassis # VC560041435
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Auction entries : 1
HardTop
Chassis # VC 56B069007
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Auction entries : 2
Price : $2,300
Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Convertible

Convertible
Chassis # VC560078864
Engine # 0633232F 56FH
Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Chassis # VC56K097200
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Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Chassis # VC56N076341
Auction entries : 3
Price : $2,345
Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Nomad

Nomad
Chassis # VC56J027517
Auction entries : 1
Nomad
Chassis # VC56O006486
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Auction entries : 1
Nomad
Chassis # VC560006486
Engine # FI0224
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Auction entries : 2
Nomad
Chassis # VC560054718
Auction entries : 1
Nomad
Chassis # VC56K033568
Auction entries : 4
Price : $2,700
Weight : 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Station Wagon

Price : $2,600
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 197.5 in | 5017 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Height : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 8.0 in | 203 mm.

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Brakes
Front Brakes : Drums
Rear Brakes : Drums

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.70 x 15 Four-Ply

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 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 200.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 197.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,022 to $2,700 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, Nomad, Nomad Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air had 6.70 x 15 Four-Ply tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1956? A: Chevrolet produced 1,567,117 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 699,053 examples of the Bel Air in 1956.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 257 Ft-Lbs (348 NM) @ 2200 RPM
  • Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column-MOunted Control, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, Manual Overdrive.

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