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Fairlane
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Ford
Model
Fairlane
Variant
Sunliner
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sunliner 5.1 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
228 hp
Power (kW)
168 kW
Torque
439 Nm (324 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,778 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.52 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
87.38 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Pillars
A
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Seats
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Fairlane
Model
19 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Fairlane Sunliner
1955–1956
Fairlane Sunliner Convertible Generations
2 of 2
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1st Generation Facelift
1956
Year
1956
Powertrain
Sunliner 5.1 V8
Horsepower
228 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline