1948 Pontiac Torpedo Specifications

Specifications

1946 1948

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

Transmission:
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,550
Weight :	3220 lbs \| 1460.567 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,610
Weight :	3270 lbs \| 1483.247 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

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Exterior
Price :	$1,940
Weight :	3530 lbs \| 1601.181 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,580
Weight :	3385 lbs \| 1535.41 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,640
Weight :	3325 lbs \| 1508.195 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,645
Weight :	3235 lbs \| 1467.371 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,700
Weight :	3280 lbs \| 1487.783 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$2,023
Weight :	3535 lbs \| 1603.449 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,730
Weight :	3345 lbs \| 1517.266 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,550
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
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

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Exterior
Price :	$1,600
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,690
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,670
Weight :	3345 lbs \| 1517.266 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,750
Weight :	3345 lbs \| 1517.266 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$1,985
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$2,075
Weight :	3605 lbs \| 1635.2 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,635
Weight :	3365 lbs \| 1526.338 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,690
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,780
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Pontiac Torpedo? A: The 1948 Pontiac Torpedo has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

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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.