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| 1947 Pontiac Torpedo Eight Series 27 | ||
| Convertible Sedan Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,640.00 | |
| No. Produced | 34,815 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,645lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 204.5 inches | |
| Width | 75.75 inches | |
| Height | 66 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.5 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| 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 | 107.5@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | 192@2100 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix Duo Automatic | ||
| 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 | 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 left front side of dash. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes all models for this series. Serial Nos.: P8MA1001 to P8MA22682 & C8MA1001 to C8MA4150 & L8MA1001 to L8MA7387 & K8MA1001 to K8MA4165 & W8MA1001 to W8MA1431 & A8MA1001 & up & F8MA1001 & up | |||