1949 Chevrolet Special Series

These are standard specifications for the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1949 - 1954
Price :	$1,330-$1,465
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3548 cc \| 216.5 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3300 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	6.5:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 1 barrel carburetor

Transmission:
Manual

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1949 :	1,010,013
1949 Chevrolet Special Series
Fleetline Sub-Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	58,510
Fleetline Sub-Series Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	36,317
Styleline Sub-Series Business Coupe 2 dr. 3 P :	20,337
Styleline Sub-Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	46,334
Styleline Sub-Series Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	69,396
Styleline Sub-Series Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	40,239

Dimension(s)

Styleline Sub-Series Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Styleline Sub-Series Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,400
Weight :	3075 lbs \| 1394.797 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Styleline Sub-Series Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$1,410
Weight :	3025 lbs \| 1372.117 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Styleline Sub-Series Business Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$1,330
Weight :	3010 lbs \| 1365.313 kg
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Fleetline Sub-Series Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,450
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Fleetline Sub-Series Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,410
Weight :	3055 lbs \| 1385.725 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Direct Double Acting Hydraulic Shock Absorbers Rear : Direct Double Acting Hydraulic Rear Shock Absorbers

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.70 x 15 Blackwall on Wide-Base Rims

1949 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,420
Avg. Household Income :	$2,950
Avg. Home :	$7,450
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.17

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series? A: The 1949 Chevrolet Special Series has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series? A: The 1949 Chevrolet Special Series has a length of 197.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series cost when new?A: The 1949 Chevrolet Special Series cost approximately $1,330 to $1,465 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series? A: The 1949 Chevrolet Special Series was offered as a Fleetline Sub-Series Sedan, Styleline Sub-Series Business Coupe, Styleline Sub-Series Sedan, Styleline Sub-Series Sport Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series have? A: The 1949 Chevrolet Special Series had 6.70 x 15 Blackwall on Wide-Base Rims tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1949? A: Chevrolet produced 1,010,013 automobiles in 1949.

Q: What engine did the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series have? A: The engine powering the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series was a Inline 6 (3548 cc | 216.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3300 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1949 Chevrolet Special Series have? A: The 1949 Chevrolet Special Series had a Manual gearbox.