These are standard specifications for the 1948 Dodge Custom Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Fluid-Drive
Chassis # 31138409
Engine # D24-334434
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Auction entries : 2
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1946 - 1948 |
| Coach Work : | Derham |
| Price : | $1,775-$2,190 |
| Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg BXV-3 1-barrel | |
3 Manual , Automatic Fluid-Drive
Production Figures
| Total 1948 Custom Series production : | 478,709 |
| 1948 Dodge Custom Series | |
| 7-Passenger Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,698 |
| Club Coupe 4 dr. 6 P : | 103,800 |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Derham) : | 1 |
| Convertible 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,500 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 333,911 |
| Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 27,800 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
Town Sedan
| Price : | $1,870 |
| Weight : | 3330 lbs | 1510.463 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
7-Passenger Sedan
| Price : | $2,180 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 222.5 in | 5652 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 137.5 in | 3493 mm. |
Club Coupe
| Price : | $1,775 |
| Weight : | 3240 lbs | 1469.639 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $2,190 |
| Weight : | 3460 lbs | 1569.43 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
Club Coupe by Derham
Chassis # 31138409
Engine # D24-334434
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Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10 x 15 tube-type black sidewall |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Dodge Custom Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series has wheelbase sizes of 119.50 and 137.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series has lengths of 204.50 and 222.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series cost when new?A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series cost approximately $1,775 to $2,190 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series was offered as a 7-Passenger Sedan, Club Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series have? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series had 7.10 x 15 tube-type black sidewall tires.Q: How many 1948 Custom Seriess were produced? A: Dodge produced 478,709 examples of the Custom Series in 1948.Q: What engine did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Dodge Custom Series was a Inline 6L-Head (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series have? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Fluid-Drive.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series has wheelbase sizes of 119.50 and 137.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series has lengths of 204.50 and 222.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series cost when new?A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series cost approximately $1,775 to $2,190 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Dodge Custom Series? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series was offered as a 7-Passenger Sedan, Club Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series have? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series had 7.10 x 15 tube-type black sidewall tires.Q: How many 1948 Custom Seriess were produced? A: Dodge produced 478,709 examples of the Custom Series in 1948.Q: What engine did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Dodge Custom Series was a Inline 6L-Head (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1948 Dodge Custom Series have? A: The 1948 Dodge Custom Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Fluid-Drive.Similar Vehicles
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