What engine is in a Pontiac 56?
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What engine is in a Pontiac 56?
Second generation (1955–1957)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1955: 287.2 cu in (4.7 L) V8 1956: 316.6 cu in (5.2 L) 2(192-205hp) or 4(216-227hp) bbl. V8 1957: 346 cu in (5.7 L) V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual Dual-Range Hydra-Matic Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic |
| Dimensions |
What cars did Pontiac make in 1956?
Car of the Week: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain & Star Chief
- 1956 Star Chief Convertible. With a new engineering group headed by E.M.
- 1956 Star Chief Convertible.
- 1956 Chieftain Wagon.
- 1956 Star Chief Catalina two-door hardtop.
- 1956 Chieftain 870 Catalina.
Did Pontiac make a 389 engine?
The Pontiac 389 engine was produced from 1959 to 1966, and has a 4.06″ bore and 3.75″ stroke. It is probably best known for it’s Tri-power option, which was optional on GTO’s from 1964 through 1966.
Did Pontiac make a 2 door station wagon?
The Pontiac Safari was a two-door sport wagon, produced from 1955 through 1957, a shared a similar design to the Chevrolet Nomad.
What year did Pontiac make the chieftain?
The Pontiac Chieftain was an automobile produced by the Pontiac Motors Division of General Motors from 1949 to 1958. Chieftains were one of the first all new car designs to come to Pontiac in the post World War II years. Previous cars had been 1942 models with minor revisions.
What kind of engine does a 1956 Pontiac Star Chief have?
1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari with a 285 Horsepower 347 C. The Safari name was first applied to Pontiac’s version of the 2-door Chevy Nomad station wagon. Pontiac only produced 4,042 of the 1956 Star Chief Custom Safari 2-door Wagons. This two tone beauty is a must see, must have, must drive on of a kind car!
What kind of car is a 1956 Pontiac Star Cheif Safari?
1956 pontiac star cheif safari with a 347 c. The safari name was first applied to pontiac’s version of the 2- door chevy nomad station wagon. Pontiac only produced 4,042 of the 1956 star cheif custom safari 2-door wagons. This two tone maroon beauty is a must see, must have, must drive one of a kind car!
When did the Pontiac Star Chief convertible come out?
Just arrived!!! 1956 pontiac star chief convertible. Original v8 with a rare stick shift. Nice original chrome with rare stanless steel skirts just installed. I haven’t seen one with a stick shift in over fifty years.
What kind of engine does a Star Chief Safari have?
1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari with a 285 Horsepower 347 C. The Safari name was first applied to Pontiac’s version of the 2-door Chevy Nomad station wagon.