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| 1948 Pontiac Torpedo Eight Series 27 | ||
| Sedan Coupe DeLuxe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,635.00 | |
| No. Produced | 11,006 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,340lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 204.5 inches | |
| Width | 75.75 inches | |
| Height | 66 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 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 | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| 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 Heasley | Horseless 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |