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| 1948 Chrysler Saratoga 8 Series C39 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,973.00 | |
| No. Produced | 4,611 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,972lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 127.5 inches | |
| Length | 214.25 inches | |
| Width | 77.75 inches | |
| Height | 68 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57 13/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 9/16 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Straight 8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 323.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.7 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 135@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | 270@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting C39-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Top front end of block behind water pump. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.83 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.48 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.91 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | 7 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.2 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 26 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 6768486 to 6770612 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Through fluid coupling with semi-automatic transmission available at extra cost. | |||
| References | |
| 1946 Chrysler Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Design Specs for 1946-8 Chrysler Built Cars | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Military Blue | ||
| St. Clair Blue | ||
| Newport Blue | ||
| Heather Green | ||
| Polo Green | ||
| Meadow Green | ||
| Dove Gray | ||
| GunMetallical | ||
| Catalina Tan | ||
| Regal Maroon | ||
| Sumac Red | ||
| Spice Brown | ||
| Chrysler Black | ||
| Palace Brice Brown | ||
| Rossini Brown | ||
| Costa Rica Brown | ||
| Champion Blue | ||
| Tennis Taupe | ||
| Metalliceor Gray | ||
| Noel Green | ||
| Royal Maroon | ||
| Seacrest Green | ||
| Yellow Lustre | ||
| Blue Gray | ||
| Mountain Cedar | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||