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| 1947 Oldsmobile Special Series 68 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,422.00 | |
| No. Produced | 22,660 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 3519 | |
| Weight | 3,486lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 204 inches | |
| Width | 75.375 inches | |
| Height | 66 1/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.5 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 257.1 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 3 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 110@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | 210@2000 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.30 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front body hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced inlcudes 6 & 8 cyl models. Serial Nos.: 68-13001 to 68-24077, 68L4001 to 68L7037, 68C4001 to 68C5401, 68K1001 to 68K2538, 68K1001 to 68A1020, 68W1001 to 68W1400 | |||