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Specs of Ford F-Series F-100 III 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic /1956, 1957, 1958/

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Key specs

Ford F-Series F-100 III 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic /Pick-up 1956 - 1958/

What is the body type of Ford F-Series F-100 III?
Pick-up, 2 Doors, 2-3 Seats
What is the power output of Ford F-Series F-100/F-150 Pick-up 1956 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic?
171 Hp, 353 Nm
260 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Ford F-Series F-100/F-150 Pick-up 1956 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic?
4.5 l
4457 cm3
271.98 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1956 Ford 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Ford F-Series F-100 III Pick-up 1956 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1956 Ford F-Series F-100 III 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic?
2268 kg
5000 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1956 Ford F-Series F-100/F-150 Pick-up?
1274 l
45 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in 1956 Ford F-Series F-100 III 4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission Fordomatic

General information

Brand
Modification (Engine)
4.5 272 V8 (171 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1956 year
End of production
1958 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Pick-up
Seats
2-3
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power
171 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
38.4 Hp/l
Torque
353 Nm @ 2100-2600 rpm. 260 lb.-ft. @ 2100-2600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4457 cm3 271.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Compression ratio
8.3:1
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Max. weight
2268 kg 5000 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
1274-1998 l 45 - 70.6 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Wheelbase
2794-2997 mm 110 - 117.99 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission Fordomatic
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Tires size
215/75 R15; 225/75 R15
Wheel rims size
7J x 15