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| 1948 Buick Special Series 40 | ||
| Sedanet | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,497.00 | |
| No. Produced | 11,176 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 46S | |
| Weight | 3,670lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 121 inches | |
| Length | 207.5 inches | |
| Width | 77 9/16 inches | |
| Height | 66 47/64 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.875 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 15/16 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | OHV | |
| Displacement | 248 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/32 & 4 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.3 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 110@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.6 | |
| Torque | 206@2000 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter or Stromberg | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.45 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing, worm & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 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 2-8: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate under hood on right side of dash and plate on left front door pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos. 1-4801266 & up, 2-4820001 & up, 3-4824001 & up, 4-4830001 & up, 6-4830001 & up | |||