Color
Code
Number of cars
% of total
Cloud White 41 661
60 %
Raven Black 01 263
23.9 %
Regimental Red 37 158
14.3 %
Special order color 99 10
0.9 %
Geranium Red 36 2
0.2 %
Special order 2 tones * 499
2 0.2 %
Special order 2 tones ** 199
1 0.1 %
Special order 2 tones *** 299
1 0.1 %
Mediterranean Blue Poly 06
1 0.1 %
Hunter Green Poly 18 1
0.1 %
Nugget Gold Poly 42 1
0.1 %
? lacks code 1 0.1 %
TOTAL 1102
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Engine Specifications
Transmission, etc.
Dimensions
V8 FirePower 354 CI
Bore, stroke: 3.94 x 3.63 in.
Compression ratio: 9.0 / 1 with mechanical lifters
Horsepower: 340 hp at 5200 rpm
Torque: 385 ft.lb at 3400 rpm
2 four bbl Carter WCFB 2314SA front, 2444S rear, or 2445S after Feb 4
1956. Repair kit 1832, gasket kit 282. Full race camshaft 280° intake, 270 ° exhaust
60° overlap. Valve size 1.94 intake, 1.75 exhaust.
Dual exhaust standard.
Option: V8 354 CI
Compression : 10.0 /1
HP: 355 hp at 5200 rpm.
Torque: 405 ft.lb at 3400 rpm.
Exhaust diameter: 3 in.
Automatic Powerflite transmission with 2 speeds, gears selection with push-buttons.
Ratios: Low: 1.72. Drive: 1.00. Reverse: 2.39.
Automatic Torqueflite transmission with 3 speeds, gear selection with push-buttons.
Ratios: 1°: 2.45 ; 2°: 1.45, Drive: 1.0
Optional: Manual transmission 3 speeds, column mounted lever: 2.50/1, 1.68/1 , 1.0/1.
Hypoid drive: 3.54 / 1 (option: 3.36 ; 3.73 ; 3.91 4.11; 4.30 ; 4.56;
4.89; 5.38; 5.83 or 6.17
Steering mechanical, power available as an option.
Power brakes, 4 drums of 12-in. diameter. Overall length & width: :
222.7 x 79.1 in.
Wheelbase: 126 in.
Height: 59.4 in.
Tread: Front 60.4 in., rear 59.6 in.
Weight empty: 4145 lb.
Electrical system: 12 Volt, Auto Lite battery 12H-70 (S.A.E.
type 35M-70) Starter: Auto Lite MDF-6001 Generator: Auto Lite
GJC-7002 Voltage Regulator Auto Lite VBE-6001-A
Std. wheels 15 x 5.5 in. (15 x 9.5 optional for racing), Motor Rim wire wheels optional.
Tires: 8.00 x 15 Goodyear Nylon Blue Streak. Brakes 12.57 x 2.5 x 20
inches, power assisted
Fuel tank: 20 gallons. Suspension specs: see C300
Factory colors
Options
Production
Raven Black 9000
Regimental Red 70643
Cloud White 8036
Trim : Leather in natural color
Power steering: $ 97
Manual transmission: $ 70
Four-way electric seat
Power windows, Solex glass
Radio Touch Tone or Music Master, Highway HiFi phonograph.
"Instant Heat" gasoline heater ; A/C $ 567
Kelsey Hayes wire wheels, Custom
Conditionaire Heater, self winding steering wheel clock.
N° serial: 3N56 1001 to 3N56 2150.
N° engine: 3NE56 1001 to 3NE56 2174
TOTAL Production:
2 doors H/T: 1102 ( 42 exports). Survivors at 12/98 : 225 cars including 20 parts cars. Of the 31 manual shifts cars, 10 survive.
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