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| 1948 Kaiser K481 & Custom K482 Series |
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| Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$1,967.00
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| No. Produced |
90,588
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Kaiser
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
K4815
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| Weight |
3,302lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
123.5 inches
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| Length |
203 inches
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| Width |
72.875 inches
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| Height |
64.5 inches
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| Front Tread |
58 inches
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| Rear Tread |
60 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 226.2 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.30 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
| Brake Horsepower | 100@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 26.3 | |
| Torque | 180@1400 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Single downdraft
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| Make |
Carter
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
9.25 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.73 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Coil springs
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| Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & gear
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
Bendix hydraulic drums
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | K481-1001 to K481-093587 | |
| VIN Description |
| VIN Location | On left front door pillar post. | |
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