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| 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Series 27 | ||
| Catalina Super DeLuxe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,925.00 | |
| No. Produced | 64,424 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,353lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 202.25 inches | |
| Width | 75 11/16 inches | |
| Height | 61.6 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 1/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 1/16 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 268.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 116@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | 220@2000 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Engine | |||
| Digits 3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Transmission | |||
| Digits 5-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door pillar & on lip on left front of block. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A8US1001 to A8US5406, F8US1001 to F8US4117, K8US1001 to K8US11644, L8US1001 to L8US5984, P8US1001 to P8US31777, C8US1001 to C8US6224, W8US1001 to W8UC6068, A8UH1001 to A8UH18117 F8UH1001 to F8UH14080, K8UH1001 to K8UH40060, L8UH1001 to L8UH22197, P8UH1001 to P8UH119780, H8UH1001 to H8UH20125, W8UH1001 to W8UH23140. No. produced includes all 8 cyl models. Add'l 251,987 produced with Hydramatic trans. | |||