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1948 Buick Super
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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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
Super
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Convertible Sedan 4.1 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
112 hp
Power (kW)
82 kW
Torque
279 Nm (206 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,065 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,394 mm
(212.4 in)
Width
1,996 mm
(78.6 in)
Height
1,648 mm
(64.9 in)
Wheelbase
3,150 mm
(124.0 in)
Curb weight
1,837 kg
(4,050 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
7.1 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
78.58 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
104.78 mm
(4.1 in)
Compression Ratio
6.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.67 :1
2nd Gear
1.66 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
4.45 :1
Reverse
3.02 :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
Double Wishbone
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
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
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front 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
1,066 vehicles
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
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
Passenger Side
Optional
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Rubber
Textile
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Beige
Steering Ratio
24 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Textile
Seat Colour
Grey
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Production Number (Generation)
367,273
Super
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Convertible
Variant
Super Standard
1940–1957
Super Convertible Generations
5 of 13
2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
1947–1948
Year
1948
Powertrain
Convertible Sedan 4.1 Manual
Horsepower
112 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
