These are standard specifications for the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; Column shift , 4 Automatic Hydrmatic
Chassis # P6RH5385
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1945 - 1975 |
| Price : | $1,590-$2,185 |
| Weight : | 3385 lbs | 1535.41 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 : | 103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.8 in | 121 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD 2-barrel 6305B carburetor | |
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 106 HP (78.016 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.8 in | 121 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCD 2-barrel 6305B carburetor | |
3 Manual Synchromesh; Column shift , 4 Automatic Hydrmatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1949 : | 304,819 |
| 1949 Pontiac Chieftain | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.5 in | 5144 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
Chassis # P6RH5385
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| Price : | $1,710 |
| Weight : | 3350 lbs | 1519.534 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.5 in | 5144 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
2-Door Sedan Coupe
| Price : | $1,710 |
| Weight : | 3330 lbs | 1510.463 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.5 in | 5144 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Business Coupe
| Price : | $1,590 |
| Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.5 in | 5144 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Deluxe Convertible
| Price : | $2,185 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.5 in | 5144 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10x15 |
1949 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,420 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,450 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.17 |
1949 Pontiac Chieftain FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1949 Pontiac Chieftain has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1949 Pontiac Chieftain has a length of 202.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain cost when new?A: The 1949 Pontiac Chieftain cost approximately $1,590 to $2,185 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1949 Pontiac Chieftain was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, 2-Door Sedan Coupe, Business Coupe, Deluxe Convertible, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1949 Pontiac Chieftain had 7.10x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1949? A: Pontiac produced 304,819 automobiles in 1949.Q: What engines did the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1949 Pontiac Chieftain 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 103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 106 HP (78.016 KW) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1949 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1949 Pontiac Chieftain had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; Column shift, 4 speed Automatic Hydrmatic.