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1949 Nash 600 Super Series 40
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,713.00
No. Produced 23,606
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 4948
Weight 2,905lbs
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 201 inches
Width 77.5 inches
Height 63 inches
Front Tread 54 11/16 inches
Rear Tread 59 11/16 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 172.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 82@3800
Rated Horsepower 23.44
Torque 138@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting S1001
Engine No. Location On right front of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.62 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.40 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15 x 4.5
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 6.4 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.25 Pints
Cooling System 14 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Right side of dash under hood.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: K26501 to K338821 & KC1001 to KC9358

Technical Service Manual for the 1949 600 Ambassador 6 SeriesLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Guiana Green No. 1
Everglade Green
Marlin Blue
Arlington Gray Light
Sunset Maroon Light
Horizon Blue Medium
Yukon Gray
Fawn Brown Medium
Ashland Green Light
Steel Blue Dark
Nile Green Light
Peru Gray
Nash Ivory
Seal Brown Dark
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
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