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1948 Chrysler Royal 6 Series C-38
Limousine
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,163.00
No. Produced 169
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers 8
Model Number
Weight 4,022lbs
Wheelbase 121.5 inches
Length 208.25 inches
Width 77.75 inches
Height 63.75 inches
Front Tread 57 inches
Rear Tread 60 9/32 inches
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Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 250.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 114@3600
Rated Horsepower 28.3
Torque 204@1200
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
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Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size 6 inches
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Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 70029674 to 70038791
VIN Description Total Digits: 8
Digits 1-3: Series
Digits 4-8: Production number
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
This model had a 139 1/2 inch wheelbase. Through fluid coupling with semi-automatic transmission available at extra cost.

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