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1947 Chrysler Saratoga 8 Series C39
Club Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $1,848.00
No. Produced 765
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,892lbs
Wheelbase 127.5 inches
Length 214.25 inches
Width 77.75 inches
Height
Front Tread 57 13/16 inches
Rear Tread 61 9/16 inches
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 323.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.7 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 135@3400
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque 270@1600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting C39-1001
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.91 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size 7 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 26 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 6766546 to 6768485
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-7: Production number
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

1946 Chrysler Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Design Specs for 1946-8 Chrysler Built CarsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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
Motor Age April 1947Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1946Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Military Blue
St. Clair Blue
Newport Blue
Heather Green
Polo Green
Meadow Green
Dove Gray
GunMetallical
Catalina Tan
Regal Maroon
Sumac Red
Spice Brown
Chrysler Black
Palace Brice Brown
Rossini Brown
Costa Rica Brown
Champion Blue
Tennis Taupe
Metalliceor Gray
Noel Green
Royal Maroon
Seacrest Green
Yellow Lustre
Blue Gray
Mountain Cedar
Standard/Optional Equipment
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