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5.3 Nailhead V8 (6th gen, 1955)

6th gen (1954-1956) · 1955–1955RWDSedan

The 1955 Roadmaster in the 6th generation is a four-door, six-seat sedan with a 5.3-litre Nailhead V8. The engine produces 236 PS and 447 Nm and drives the rear wheels through a 2-speed Dynaflow transmission.

233 hpPower

1955-1955Year

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine5.3L Nailhead V8 (322)

Displacement5.3 L

Cylinders8

FuelPetrol

Transmission2-speed Dynaflow

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power233 hp

Torque447 Nm

Dimensions & body

BodySedan

Doors4

Seats6

STORY

The Roadmaster name, dating to 1936, returned in 1991 as a full-size rear-drive sedan and station wagon on GM's B-body platform. The wagon featured woodgrain trim, a vista roof, and rear-facing third-row seating, while later cars adopted the Corvette-derived LT1 V8. It was discontinued in 1996 when GM closed the Arlington plant to build SUVs.

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