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1955 Nash Ambassador Series 5580
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,775.00
No. Produced 18,805
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 5585-1
Weight 3,795lbs
Wheelbase 121.3 inches
Length 209.3 inches
Width 78 inches
Height 62.25 inches
Front Tread 56.6 inches
Rear Tread 60.5 inches
Type V8 Overhead valve
Displacement 319.64 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 208@4200
Rated Horsepower 46.51
Torque 300@2300
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting P1001
Engine No. Location On top of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Packard Ultramatic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.15 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 11 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. V1001 to V11444
VIN Description
VIN Location Right side of dash under hood.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all Ambassador 5580 4 door models.

Tech Svc Man'l-Ambassador Statesman & Rambler Series BodyLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Nash 1955 Technical Service Manual - Body (HAS 1045-1002-N)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Caribbean Blue
Midshipman Blue
Island Green
Bermuda Green
Mist Blue
Sunburst Yellow
Snowberry White
Palomino Brown
Rio Red
Coral Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power steeringOpt
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