These are standard specifications for the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Chassis # C8PA1338
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1946 - 1948 |
| Price : | $1,505-$2,075 |
| Weight : | 3235 lbs | 1467.371 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WA1-537-S 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 93 HP (68.448 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WA1-537-S 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 104 BHP (76.544 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD-630-S 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 106 BHP (78.016 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD-630-S 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1948 : | 235,419 |
| Total 1948 Torpedo production : | 84,622 |
| 1948 Pontiac Torpedo | |
Dimension(s)
Six Cylinder Business Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Six Cylinder Sport Coupe
| Price : | $1,550 |
| Weight : | 3220 lbs | 1460.567 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Six Cylinder Sedan Coupe
| Price : | $1,610 |
| Weight : | 3270 lbs | 1483.247 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Six Cylinder Convertible
| Price : | $1,940 |
| Weight : | 3530 lbs | 1601.181 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Six Cylinder Sedan
| Price : | $1,580 |
| Weight : | 3385 lbs | 1535.41 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Six Cylinder Sedan
| Price : | $1,640 |
| Weight : | 3325 lbs | 1508.195 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Deluxe Six Cylinder Sport Coupe
| Price : | $1,645 |
| Weight : | 3235 lbs | 1467.371 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Deluxe Six Cylinder Sedan Coupe
| Price : | $1,700 |
| Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Deluxe Six Cylinder Convertible
| Price : | $2,023 |
| Weight : | 3535 lbs | 1603.449 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Deluxe Six Cylinder Sedan
| Price : | $1,730 |
| Weight : | 3345 lbs | 1517.266 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Business Coupe
| Price : | $1,550 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Sport Coupe
| Price : | $1,600 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Deluxe Sport Coupe
| Price : | $1,690 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Sedan Coupe
| Price : | $1,670 |
| Weight : | 3345 lbs | 1517.266 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Deluxe Sedan Coupe
| Price : | $1,750 |
| Weight : | 3345 lbs | 1517.266 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Convertible
Chassis # C8PA1338
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| Price : | $1,985 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Deluxe Convertible
| Price : | $2,075 |
| Weight : | 3605 lbs | 1635.2 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Sedan
| Price : | $1,635 |
| Weight : | 3365 lbs | 1526.338 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Sedan
| Price : | $1,690 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
V8 Deluxe Sedan
| Price : | $1,780 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00x16 tube type |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Pontiac Torpedo FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo? A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo? A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo has a length of 204.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo cost when new?A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo cost approximately $1,505 to $2,075 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo? A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo was offered as a Deluxe Six Cylinder Convertible, Deluxe Six Cylinder Sedan, Deluxe Six Cylinder Sedan Coupe, Deluxe Six Cylinder Sport Coupe, Six Cylinder Business Coupe, Six Cylinder Convertible, Six Cylinder Sedan, Six Cylinder Sedan Coupe, Six Cylinder Sport Coupe, V8 Business Coupe, V8 Convertible, V8 Deluxe Convertible, V8 Deluxe Sedan, V8 Deluxe Sedan Coupe, V8 Deluxe Sport Coupe, V8 Sedan, V8 Sedan Coupe, V8 Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo have? A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo had 6.00x16 tube type tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1948? A: Pontiac produced 235,419 automobiles in 1948.Q: How many 1948 Torpedos were produced? A: Pontiac produced 84,622 examples of the Torpedo in 1948.Q: What engines did the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo have? A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3400 RPM Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 93 HP (68.448 KW) @ 3400 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 104 BHP (76.544 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 106 BHP (78.016 KW) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo have? A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Hydra-Matic.