A Super Chief - 1956 Pontiac Chieftain

            This handsome looking 1956 Pontiac Chieftain was seen at the 2020 Vineyard Church Car Show held in Kansas City Kansas.  

The Pontiac Chieftain is an automobile, which was produced by Pontiac from 1949 to 1958. 

Second Generation
 
1955 Pontiac Chieftain 870 Catalina
Overview.
Also called:
Pontiac Pathfinder (Canada)
Pontiac Super Chief (Australia)

Model years
1955–1957
Body and chassis

Body style
2-door sedan [2]
4-door sedan [2]
2-door hardtop [2]
4-door hardtop [2]
2-door station wagon [2]
4-door station wagon [2]

Layout
FR layout

Platform
GM A platform
Related:
Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet Bel Air
Pontiac Safari

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[3]
1957: 346 cu in (5.7 L) V8

Transmission
3-speed manual
Dual-Range Hydra-Matic
Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic

Dimensions

Wheelbase
3,098.80 mm (122.000 in)[1]

Length1955: 5,161.28 mm (203.200 in)
1956: 5,222.24 mm (205.600 in)
1957: 5,252.72 mm (206.800 in)
Width75.1 in (1,908 mm) [3]
Height60.5 in (1,537 mm)
Curb weight
1,442.46 to 1,798.49 kg (3,180.1 to 3,965.0 lb)

Second Generation (1955–1957) 

The 1955 model Chieftains featured completely new chassis, body and engine. The engine was the biggest news as this was Pontiac's first V8. The 287.2 cu in (4.7 L) engine made 173 or 180 horsepower (130 kW) at 4400 rpm depending on which version was ordered (again, the difference was due to changes in compression ratios). A 6-cylinder engine was no longer offered. The traditional appearance five-chrome strips running down the hood and trunk were updated with a twin-stripe design.

The biggest change for 1956 was again in the engine. The new for 1955 V8 was drastically enlarged to 316.6 cu in (5.2 L). Horsepower made a considerable increase, jumping to 192 and 205 respectively. Otherwise, the 1956 model Chieftains received only minor updates. A padded safety dashboard was added as an option.

   

Taken on: August 18, 2021

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