Engine profile

1956 Chevrolet passenger-car Turbo-Fire 265 V8

Chevrolet small-block V8 · 265 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division

The Henry Ford museum convertible's Blue-Flame inline-six engine bay, retained specifically for the factory six-cylinder path; finishes and service parts remain car-specific. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Motor Division
Family: Chevrolet small-block V8
Displacement: 265 cubic inches

Also Known As

1956 Turbo-Fire 2651956 Super Turbo-Fire 2651956 Chevrolet passenger 2651956 Chevrolet passenger-car 265 V81956 Bel Air 265 V81956 Chevrolet Bel Air V8

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

RPO 410 Super Turbo-Fire

Value: Four-barrel carburetor; 9.25:1 compression; 205 gross hp at 4,600 rpm and 268 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Application: 265 V8 where ordered
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Sources: 1956 Chevrolet option codes and retail prices , 1956 Chevrolet Passenger Car Vehicle Information Kit

RPO 411 dual four-barrel V8

Value: Dual four-barrel carburetors; 9.25:1 compression; 225 gross hp
Application: 265 V8 passenger cars except model 1508
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Sources: 1956 Chevrolet Engineering Features , 1956 Chevrolet Passenger Car Vehicle Information Kit

Blue-Flame inline-six

Value: 235.5 cu in; 8.0:1; 140 gross hp at 4,200 rpm; 210 lb-ft gross at 2,400 rpm
Application: 1956 Chevrolet passenger cars including Bel Air
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Sources: 1956 Chevrolet Passenger Car Vehicle Information Kit

Turbo-Fire V8

Value: 265 cu in; 162 gross hp with conventional transmission or 170 gross hp with Powerglide; two-barrel carburetor
Application: Optional 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air V8 configuration
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Sources: 1956 Chevrolet Engineering Features , 1956 Chevrolet Passenger Car Vehicle Information Kit

Cars Using This Engine

1 linked car page.

Two- and four-door sedans, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, convertible, Beauville wagon, and Nomad wagon

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Seven, including the new four-door Sport Sedan hardtop

Source Trail

General Motors Heritage Archive 1956 Chevrolet Passenger Car Vehicle Information Kit

Chevrolet Motor Division via XR793 1956 Chevrolet Engineering Features

Chevrolet Motor Division via TriFiveChevys 1956 Passenger Assembly Manual

TriFiveChevys / Chevrolet enthusiast archive Model Series Breakdown for 1955 to 1957

OldRide Library 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air production, body, price, and weight table

Classic Industries 1956 Chevrolet option codes and retail prices

Classic Industries 1956 Chevrolet colors and paint codes

TriFiveWorld 1955-1957 Chevrolet trim-tag decoding