These are standard specifications for the 1956 Dodge Royal Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1959 |
| Price : | $2,475-$2,940 |
| Weight : | 3475 lbs | 1576.233 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.6 in | 118 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-124 | |
| V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L. |
| Power : | 189 HP (139.104 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-135 | |
| V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-148 | |
| V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB | |
| V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB | |
| V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB carburetor | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Dodge Production for 1956 : | 240,686 |
| Total 1956 Royal Series production : | 48,780 |
| 1956 Dodge Royal Series | |
Handling
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Dodge Royal Series FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series has a length of 212.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Dodge Royal Series cost when new?A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series cost approximately $2,475 to $2,940 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series was offered as a 2-Door Lancer Hardtop, 8-Passenger Custom Sierra, Custom Sierra, Custom Suburban, Lancer Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1956? A: Dodge produced 240,686 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Royal Seriess were produced? A: Dodge produced 48,780 examples of the Royal Series in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Dodge Royal Series have? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 189 HP (139.104 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1956 Dodge Royal Series have? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series?
How many 1956 Dodge Royal Series were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Dodge Royal Series? Was the 1956 Dodge Royal Series popular? Was the 1956 Dodge Royal Series expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series has a length of 212.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Dodge Royal Series cost when new?A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series cost approximately $2,475 to $2,940 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Dodge Royal Series? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series was offered as a 2-Door Lancer Hardtop, 8-Passenger Custom Sierra, Custom Sierra, Custom Suburban, Lancer Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1956? A: Dodge produced 240,686 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Royal Seriess were produced? A: Dodge produced 48,780 examples of the Royal Series in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Dodge Royal Series have? A: The 1956 Dodge Royal Series had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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