1942 Pontiac Streamliner Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1941 - 1951
Price :	$1,000-$1,315
Weight :	3485 lbs \| 1580.769 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6 \| L-Head
Displacement :	3920 cc \| 239.2 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1400 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 1 barrel carburetor

Inline 8 \| L-Head
Displacement :	4079 cc \| 248.9 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	103 BHP (75.808 KW) @ 3500 RPM
Torque :	190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	6.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Synchro Solumn gear shift

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1942 :	83,555
Total 1942 Streamliner production :	39,247
1942 Pontiac Streamliner
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	26,505
Sedan Coupe 4 dr. 5 P :	12,742

Handling

1942 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$920
Avg. Household Income :	$1,880
Avg. Home :	$3,770
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.15

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1942 Pontiac Streamliner? A: The 1942 Pontiac Streamliner has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1942 Pontiac Streamliner? A: The 1942 Pontiac Streamliner has a length of 210.25 inches.

Q: How much did the 1942 Pontiac Streamliner cost when new?A: The 1942 Pontiac Streamliner cost approximately $1,000 to $1,315 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1942 Pontiac Streamliner? A: The 1942 Pontiac Streamliner was offered as a Sedan, Sedan Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1942? A: Pontiac produced 83,555 automobiles in 1942.

Q: How many 1942 Streamliners were produced? A: Pontiac produced 39,247 examples of the Streamliner in 1942.

Q: What engines did the 1942 Pontiac Streamliner have? A: The 1942 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) @ 3200 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1400 RPM

Inline 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 103 BHP (75.808 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2200 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1942 Pontiac Streamliner have? A: The 1942 Pontiac Streamliner had a 3 speed Synchro Solumn gear shift gearbox.