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| 1948 Playboy A-48 Series | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $985.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 90 inches | |
| Length | 155 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 48 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 48 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | ||
| Displacement | 91 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 2 7/8 & 3 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 40@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 13.2 | |
| Torque | 70@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | ||
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.6 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.63 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.53 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | |||
| Clutch Size | 8 inches | ||
| Axle Type | |||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | |||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | |||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | |||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 10 Gallons | ||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | 1.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 10 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | |||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||