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1948 Pontiac Torpedo Eight Series 27
Sedan Coupe DeLuxe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,635.00
No. Produced 11,006
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 3,340lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 204.5 inches
Width 75.75 inches
Height 66 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 61.5 inches
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
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Chrome nickel steel
Engine Numbers Same as serial number
Engine No. Location On left front side of dash.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.67 to 1
2nd 1.66 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.02 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 1.75 Pints
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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 is for Syncromesh transmission & includes all models for this series. Add'l 24,294 produced with Hydramatic transmission. Serial Nos.: P8PA1001 to P8PA18933 & C8PA1001 to C8PA4368 & L8PA1001 to L8PA5471 & K8PA1001 to K8PA4134 & W8PA1001 to W8PA3854 & A8PA1001 to A8PA2820 & F8PA1001 to F8PA2720

Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Mariner Blue
Parma Wine
Parma Wine No. 2
Belgian Gray
Frances Ivory
Rio Red
Genesee Green
Blue Lake Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
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