1930 Nash Series 490 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1930 Nash Series 490, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Price : $1,625-$2,260
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Straight 8
Displacement : 4893 cc | 298.6 cu in. | 4.9 L.
Power : 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
Compression : 5.25:1
Main Bearings : 9
Marvel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Floor shift controls

Total Nash Production for 1930 : 54,605
1930 Nash Series 490

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Cabriolet

Price : $1,775
Weight : 3840 lbs | 1741.795 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Coupe

Price : $1,775
Weight : 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

4-Passenger Coupe

Price : $1,845
Weight : 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

2-Door Sedan

Price : $1,625
Weight : 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Sedan

Price : $2,085
Weight : 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg
Seating Capacity : 7
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 133.0 in | 3378 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Limousine

Price : $2,260
Weight : 4210 lbs | 1909.624 kg
Seating Capacity : 7
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 133.0 in | 3378 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Ambassador Sedan

Price : $1,995
Weight : 4050 lbs | 1837.049 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Phaeton

Price : $1,845
Weight : 3770 lbs | 1710.043 kg
Seating Capacity : 7
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 133.0 in | 3378 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Sport Phaeton

Price : $1,975
Weight : 3840 lbs | 1741.795 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Victoria

Price : $1,945
Weight : 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.50 x 19
Wheels : Wood artillery; 19-inch

1930 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $640
Avg. Household Income : $1,970
Avg. Home : $7,145
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.20
Total Car Production : 2,910,187
Total Truck Production : 599,991

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1930 Nash Series 490? A: The 1930 Nash Series 490 has wheelbase sizes of 124.00 and 133.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1930 Nash Series 490 cost when new?A: The 1930 Nash Series 490 cost approximately $1,625 to $2,260 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1930 Nash Series 490? A: The 1930 Nash Series 490 was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, 4-Passenger Coupe, Ambassador Sedan, Cabriolet, Coupe, Limousine, Phaeton, Sedan, Sport Phaeton, Victoria.

Q: What tires did the 1930 Nash Series 490 have? A: The 1930 Nash Series 490 had 6.50 x 19 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1930 Nash Series 490 have? A: The 1930 Nash Series 490 had Wood artillery; 19-inch wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Nash produce in 1930? A: Nash produced 54,605 automobiles in 1930.

Q: What engine did the 1930 Nash Series 490 have? A: The engine powering the 1930 Nash Series 490 was a Straight 8 (4893 cc | 298.6 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1930 Nash Series 490 have? A: The 1930 Nash Series 490 had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Floor shift controls gearbox.

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