1948 Mercury Series 89M Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1948 Mercury Series 89M, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Price :	$1,645-$2,200
Weight :	3215 lbs \| 1458.299 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| L-Head
Displacement :	3923 cc \| 239.4 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	6.75:1
Main Bearings :	3
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Mercury 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual

Production Figures

Total Mercury Production for 1948 :	50,268
1948 Mercury Series 89M
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	7,586
Sedan Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	16,476
Station Wagon 4 dr. 8 P :	1,889
Town Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	24,283

Dimension(s)

Sedan Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	201.8 in \| 5126 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Town Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,660
Weight :	3290 lbs \| 1492.319 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	201.8 in \| 5126 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # 899A2201141
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,000
Weight :	3370 lbs \| 1528.606 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	201.8 in \| 5126 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Station Wagon

Chassis # 899A2147090
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Auction entries : 2

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Exterior
Price :	$2,200
Weight :	3570 lbs \| 1619.325 kg
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	4
Length :	201.8 in \| 5126 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Handling

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Mercury Series 89M? A: The 1948 Mercury Series 89M has a wheelbase size of 118.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1948 Mercury Series 89M? A: The 1948 Mercury Series 89M has a length of 201.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1948 Mercury Series 89M cost when new?A: The 1948 Mercury Series 89M cost approximately $1,645 to $2,200 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Mercury Series 89M? A: The 1948 Mercury Series 89M was offered as a Convertible, Sedan Coupe, Station Wagon, Town Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1948 Mercury Series 89M have? A: The 1948 Mercury Series 89M had 6.50 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1948? A: Mercury produced 50,268 automobiles in 1948.

Q: What engine did the 1948 Mercury Series 89M have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Mercury Series 89M was a V 8L-Head (3923 cc | 239.4 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1948 Mercury Series 89M have? A: The 1948 Mercury Series 89M had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.