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1942 Pontiac Torpedo Eight Series 42-27A
4 Window Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,088.00
No. Produced 14,421
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,355lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 61 19/32 inches
Type L-head
Displacement 248.9 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 103@3500
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material Chrome nickel steel
Engine Numbers Same as serial number
Engine No. Location On left front side of dash.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Dry plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Down-flow cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 1 3/4 Pints
Cooling System 19 1/2 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no.
VIN Description Total Digits: 8
Digits 1: Assembly plant
Digits 2: Engine
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Body style
Digits 4-8: Production number
VIN Location On frame front crossmember in back of radiator.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all models in this series.

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1942Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Regency Blue
Parma White
Beverly Gray
Skipper Blue
Milori Green
Beaver Head Brown
Cinnebar Red
Mermaid Green
Pearl Gray
Lucian Gray
Casino Gray
Harbor Gray
Rosewood Beige
Radnor Blue
Caliente Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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