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| 1956 Studebaker Commander Series 56B | ||
| Power Hawk | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,909.00 | |
| No. Produced | 7,095 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Studebaker | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | C | |
| Weight | 3,095lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 116.5 inches | |
| Length | 203.9 inches | |
| Width | 70.4 inches | |
| Height | 58.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56.7 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 55.7 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 259.16 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 8.3 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 170@4500 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 40.61 | |
| Torque | 260@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On block near right side of distributor mounting. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.48 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.54 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever or worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular tubular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 17 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 8429601 to 8454060 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Add'l Serial Nos.: 8849101 to 8852866 | |||
| References | |
| Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.Fox | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1956 Studebaker Passenger Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Rosebud | |
| Sunglow Gold | ||
| Seaside Green | ||
| Daybreak Blue | ||
| Snowcap White | ||
| Air Force Blue Metallic | ||
| Glenbrook Green Metallic | ||
| Romany Red | ||
| Cambridge Gray Metallic | ||
| Ceramic Green Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Doeskin | ||
| Mocha | ||
| Tangerine | ||
| Redwood Metallic | ||
| Yellowstone Yellow | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Ultramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |