1948 Nash Ambassador Specifications

Specifications

1946 1947 1948

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

Transmission:
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$2,240
Weight :	3520 lbs \| 1596.645 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Engine # RE45244
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Exterior
Price :	$2,240
Weight :	3520 lbs \| 1596.645 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,875
Weight :	3410 lbs \| 1546.75 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$2,100
Weight :	3390 lbs \| 1537.678 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$925
Weight :	3310 lbs \| 1501.391 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$2,060
Weight :	3410 lbs \| 1546.75 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Chassis # R503919
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Chassis # RE76840
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Chassis # R500119
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Exterior
Price :	$2,350
Weight :	3470 lbs \| 1573.966 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

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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.