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1948 Buick Roadmaster

United States Gasoline RWD Sedan

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1948
Make: Buick
Model: Roadmaster
Body Style: Sedan

Generation

3rd Generation 2nd Facelift

Seats

6

Doors

4

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic, 2-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 5.2 Automatic
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 152 hp
Power (kW): 112 kW
Torque: 380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5,247 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,517 mm (217.2 in)
Width: 1,996 mm (78.6 in)
Height: 1,656 mm (65.2 in)
Wheelbase: 3,277 mm (129.0 in)
Curb weight: 1,982 kg (4,370 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Mineral Oil (viscosity): 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 8.5 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity

10W-40

Engine Configuration

Bore: 87.31 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke: 109.54 mm (4.3 in)
Compression Ratio: 6.9 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Naturally Aspirated: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic, 2-speed

Gear Ratio

1st Gear: 1.82 :1
2nd Gear: 1 :1
Final Drive: 4.08 :1

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 72 litres

Brakes

Parking Brake: Manual
Front Brakes: Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes
Brakes Material: Cast Iron

Front Brakes

Diameter: 304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Rear Brakes

Diameter: 304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Suspensions

Suspension, Front

Independent: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Track, Rear: 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Turning Circle: 12.6 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-D

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Platform

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional

Speakers

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Car
British Classification: Executive Car
Australian Classification: Large Car
European Segment: E-Segment
Car.info Classification: Executive Car

Production

Statistics

Buick emblem

Piston

Fuel System

Carburator

General Motors Platforms

C Platform (RWD)

Equipment

Windows

Heated Windows: Optional

Windows › Heated Windows

Front: Optional

Other Equipment

Antenna: Optional
Air Intakes: 1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes: 1

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Optional

Fog Lights

Spot Light: Optional

Colour

Finish: Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Material: Steel

Total Number of Speakers: 1 pcs

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes

Other Equipment

Clock: Analogue
Carpets: Yes

Other Equipment › Carpets

Material: Rubber
Textile

Steering Wheel

Material: Plastic
Steering Ratio: 24 :1

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Carpet: Rug

Rear Trunk

Volume: 496 litres

Design

Transmission Knob Material: Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile
Seat Colour: Grey
Stitching Colour: Grey

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes

Front Seats

Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total: 2

Second Seat Row

Production Number (Generation): 188,455

Roadmaster

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Armrest: Yes
Number of Seats: 3

Sedan

Variant

Roadmaster Sedan Generations9 of 14

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

152 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission