These are standard specifications for the 1948 Nash Ambassador, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Engine # RE45244
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Chassis # R503919
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1946 - 1948 |
| Price : | $925-$2,350 |
| Weight : | 3385 lbs | 1535.41 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3851 cc | 235.0 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 1-barrel WA1-683S carburetor | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Nash Production for 1948 : | 110,000 |
| Total 1948 Ambassador production : | 46,500 |
| 1948 Nash Ambassador | |
| Custom Line Brougham Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 929 |
| Custom Line Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,000 |
| Custom Line Fastback Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,143 |
| Custom Line Trunk Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 4,102 |
| Super Line Brougham 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,221 |
| Super Line Fastback Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,777 |
| Super Line Suburban 4 dr. 6 P : | 130 |
| Super Line Trunk Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 14,248 |
Dimension(s)
Super Line Trunk Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Super Line Brougham
| Price : | $2,240 |
| Weight : | 3520 lbs | 1596.645 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Super Line Suburban
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| Price : | $2,240 |
| Weight : | 3520 lbs | 1596.645 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Super Line Fastback Sedan
| Price : | $1,875 |
| Weight : | 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Custom Line Trunk Sedan
| Price : | $2,100 |
| Weight : | 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Custom Line Brougham Sedan
| Price : | $925 |
| Weight : | 3310 lbs | 1501.391 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Custom Line Fastback Sedan
| Price : | $2,060 |
| Weight : | 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Custom Line Convertible
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Chassis # R500119
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| Price : | $2,350 |
| Weight : | 3470 lbs | 1573.966 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.2 in | 5313 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.0 in | 3073 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Leaf spring and live axle rear suspension | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.50 x 15 |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Nash Ambassador FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Nash Ambassador?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Nash Ambassador? A: The 1948 Nash Ambassador has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Nash Ambassador? A: The 1948 Nash Ambassador has a length of 209.19 inches.Q: How much did the 1948 Nash Ambassador cost when new?A: The 1948 Nash Ambassador cost approximately $925 to $2,350 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Nash Ambassador? A: The 1948 Nash Ambassador was offered as a Custom Line Brougham Sedan, Custom Line Convertible, Custom Line Fastback Sedan, Custom Line Trunk Sedan, Super Line Brougham, Super Line Fastback Sedan, Super Line Suburban, Super Line Trunk Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1948 Nash Ambassador have? A: The 1948 Nash Ambassador had 6.50 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Nash produce in 1948? A: Nash produced 110,000 automobiles in 1948.Q: How many 1948 Ambassadors were produced? A: Nash produced 46,500 examples of the Ambassador in 1948.Q: What engine did the 1948 Nash Ambassador have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Nash Ambassador was a Inline 6 (3851 cc | 235.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 3400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1948 Nash Ambassador have? A: The 1948 Nash Ambassador had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.