These are standard specifications for the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Colum shift , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Chassis # P8PB27656
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1941 - 1951 |
| Coach Work : | Ionia |
| Price : | $1,675-$2,365 |
| Weight : | 3365 lbs | 1526.338 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 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 | |
3 Manual Colum shift , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1948 : | 235,419 |
| Total 1948 Streamliner production : | 160,857 |
| 1948 Pontiac Streamliner | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,730 |
| Weight : | 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.5 in | 5194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Station Wagon by Ionia
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| Coachwork : | Ionia |
| Price : | $2,365 |
| Weight : | 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 8 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.6 in | 5477 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Live axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.50 x 16 tube type |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Pontiac Streamliner FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner? A: The 1948 Pontiac Streamliner has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner? A: The 1948 Pontiac Streamliner has lengths of 204.50 and 215.63 inches.Q: How much did the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner cost when new?A: The 1948 Pontiac Streamliner cost approximately $1,675 to $2,365 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner? A: The 1948 Pontiac Streamliner was offered as a Sedan, Sedan Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner have? A: The 1948 Pontiac Streamliner had 6.50 x 16 tube type tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1948? A: Pontiac produced 235,419 automobiles in 1948.Q: How many 1948 Streamliners were produced? A: Pontiac produced 160,857 examples of the Streamliner in 1948.Q: What engines did the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner have? A: The 1948 Pontiac Streamliner 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 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 104 BHP (76.544 KW) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1948 Pontiac Streamliner have? A: The 1948 Pontiac Streamliner had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Colum shift, Automatic Hydra-Matic.