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| 1949 Chrysler Royal 6 Series C45 | ||
| Club Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,002.00 | |
| No. Produced | 4,849 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,531lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125.5 inches | |
| Length | 202 5/8 inches | |
| Width | 72 inches | |
| Height | 65.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 57 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 250.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 116@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 28.3 | |
| Torque | 208@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting C45-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Left front side of block near generator. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| 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 | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | 6 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 6 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 7.6 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 17 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 70041001 to 70057284 & 65002001 to 65003577 & starting 70037181 | |||
| References | |
| Comparative Dimensions Chrysler C45 C46 C47 (1949) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Preview of C45 C46 C47 (1949) | 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 December 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Ensign Blue | ||
| Pepper Red | ||
| Gulf Green | ||
| Noel Green | ||
| Thunder Gray | ||
| Silver | ||
| Scotch Green | ||
| Navajo Brown | ||
| Mist Blue | ||
| Dust Gray | ||
| Burmese Brown | ||
| Pearl Tan | ||
| Ocean Blue | ||
| Burgandy Maroon | ||
| Fog Green | ||
| Pagoda Cream | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Presto-matic automatic transmission | Opt | |