1955-1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Specifications
The 1955-1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria models represent a unique period in Ford history. Here are engine specifications for 1955-1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria, and detailed specifications for the 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria.
The 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria was hyped as
"The fine car at half the fine-car price."
| 1955-1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria: Engines | |||||
1955 | |||||
| Type/cid | bore x stroke | bhp @ rpm | c.r. | carb | availability |
| I-6, 223.0 | 3.62 x 3.60 | 120 @ 4,000 | 7.5:1 | 1V | Standard |
| V-8, 272.0 | 3.62 x 3.30 | 162 @ 4,400 | 7.6:1 | 2V | Optional |
| V-8, 272.0 | 3.62 x 3.30 | 182 @ 4,400 | 8.5:1 | 4V | Optional |
| V-8, 292.0 | 3.75 x 3.30 | 193 @ 4,400 | 8.1:1 | 4V | Optional* |
| V-8, 292.0 | 3.75 x 3.30 | 198 @ 4,400 | 8.5:1 | 4V | Optional** |
| V-8, 292.0 | 3.75 x 3.30 | 205 @ 4,400 | 8.5:1 | 4V | Optional*** |
| 1956 | |||||
| Type/cid | bore x stroke | bhp @ rpm | c.r. | carb | availability |
| I-6, 223.0 | 3.62 x 3.60 | 137 @ 4,200 | 8.0:1 | 1V | Standard |
| V-8, 292.0 | 3.75 x 3.30 | 200 @ 4,600 | 8.0:1 | 4V | Optional* |
| V-8, 292.0 | 3.75 x 3.30 | 202 @ 4,600 | 8.4:1 | 4V | Optional** |
| V-8, 312.0 | 3.80 x 3.44 | 215 @ 4,600 | 8.4:1 | 4V | Optional* |
| V-8, 312.0 | 3.80 x 3.44 | 225 @ 4,600 | 9.0:1 | 4V | Optional** |
| *Manual transmission, **Fordomatic, ***Mid-year introduction, called "Interceptor," mainly for police and NASCAR racing | |||||
| 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria: Specifications | |
| General | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 115.5 |
| Overall length (in.) | 198.5 |
| Overall width (in.) | 75.9 |
| Overall height (in.) | 59.0 |
| Tread, front (in.) | 58.0 |
| Tread, rear (in.) | 56.0 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 6.5 |
| Transmissions | |
| Conventional Drive | 3-speed manual, synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gears |
| Overdrive | automatic 4th gear ratio (0.70:1), cuts in at 28 mph, cuts out at 22 mph |
| Speed-Trigger Fordomatic | 3-speed with automatic planetary gear train and single-stage, 3-element hydraulic torque converter; automatic low-gear starts with wide-open throttle; illuminated Safety-Sequence Selector to control panel just above steering column |
| Clutch | semi-centrifugal; dry, single-plate type; pressure plate 9.5 in. with Six, 10.0 with V-8; suspended pedal |
| Frame | double-drop, 5 crossmembers, heavy box-section side rails, K-bar construction, added X-type reinforcement for Crown Victoria |
| Front suspension | independent; Angle-Poised ball-joint system; rubber-bushed tilted, transverse-link-type; tailored-to-weight coil springs; tubular shock absorbers; rubber-bushed, 3-piece ride stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | solid axle; 5-leaf semi-elliptic leaf springs; rubber-bushed brackets and tension-type shackles; diagonally mounted tubular hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear axle | semi-floating type with hypoid gears; pressed-steel, banjo-type housing, Hotchkiss drive |
| Ratios | Manual shift: Six, 3.89:1, 4.11:1 opt; V-8, 3.78:1; 3.89:1 opt. Overdrive: Six, 4.11:1, 3.89 opt; V-8, 3.89:1, 3.78 opt. Fordomatic, Six or V-8: 3.30:1, 3.55:1 opt |
| Steering | worm-and-roller, symmetrical linkage with spring-loaded ball-stud in steering cross link |
| Ratio | 25.3:1, manual or power |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.75 |
| Turning circle (dia, ft) | 41.2 |
| Brakes | hydraulic, double-seal, 4-wheel servo, suspended pedal |
| Drum diameter (in.) | 11.0 |
| Lining area (sq in.) | 192.0 |
| Wheels | steel disc, 15 x 5 in. |
| Tires | super-balloon tubeless |
| Size | 6.70 x 15 (7.10 x 15 with V-8 and Fordomatic) |
| Electrical system | 6-volt; 35-amp generator; 17-plate, 90-amp-hr battery |
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