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1938 Ford 48 V8 Series
Tudor Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced
121
Body
Body Maker
Ford
No. Doors
2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Dimension
Wheelbase
112 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
55.5 inches
Rear Tread
58 1/4 inches
Engine + Type Own V8, L-head Displacement 221 cu. in. Cylinders 8 Bore & Stroke 3 1/16 & 3 3/4 inches Compression Ratio-Std 6.3 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable Brake Horsepower 90@3800 Rated Horsepower 30.0 Torque
Carburetor
Type
Dual downdraft
Make
Stromberg
Transmission + Type Helical Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3
Clutch Type
Single plate
Clutch Size
9 inches
Axle Type
3/4 floating
Differential
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio
4.11 to 1
Suspension
Front
Transverse leaf springs
Rear
Transverse leaf springs
Steering Gear
Worm & sector
Brakes
Service
Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical
Front Size
12 inches
Rear Size
12 inches
Emergency
Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size
12 inches
Other Systems Specifications + Wheels, Rims & Tires + Capacities + Classic Rating
Not Rated
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Additional Information
This series listing is based on production figures indicating models were produced 1937-1939, with most of the production in 1938. No. produced derived from combined calender year production figures.
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