These are standard specifications for the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1946 - 1948 |
| Price : | $1,305-$1,660 |
| Weight : | 3260 lbs | 1478.711 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 |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WAI-537-S 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WAI-537-S 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 3500 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 WDO548-S 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Column shift
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1946 : | 137,640 |
| Total 1946 Torpedo production : | 44,909 |
| 1946 Pontiac Torpedo | |
Handling
1946 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,120 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.15 |
1946 Pontiac Torpedo FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo? A: The 1946 Pontiac Torpedo has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo? A: The 1946 Pontiac Torpedo has a length of 204.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo cost when new?A: The 1946 Pontiac Torpedo cost approximately $1,305 to $1,660 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo? A: The 1946 Pontiac Torpedo was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Eight-Cylinder Convertible, Eight-Cylinder Coupe, Eight-Cylinder Sedan, Eight-Cylinder Sedan Coupe, Eight-Cylinder Sport Coupe, Eight-Cylinder Two-Door Sedan, Sedan, Sedan Coupe, Sport Coupe, Two-Door Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1946? A: Pontiac produced 137,640 automobiles in 1946.Q: How many 1946 Torpedos were produced? A: Pontiac produced 44,909 examples of the Torpedo in 1946.Q: What engines did the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo have? A: The 1946 Pontiac Torpedo 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 Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3200 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 103 HP (75.808 KW) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1946 Pontiac Torpedo have? A: The 1946 Pontiac Torpedo had a 3 speed Manual Column shift gearbox.