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1948 Cadillac Commercial Chassis
United States
Gasoline
RWD
LCV
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1948
Make
Cadillac
Model
Commercial Chassis
Body Style
LCV
Generation
3rd Generation Post-war
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
152 hp
Power (kW)
112 kW
Torque
384 Nm (283 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,676 cc
Dimensions
Width
2,091 mm
(82.3 in)
Wheelbase
4,140 mm
(163.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
6.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
88.9 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
114.3 mm
(4.5 in)
Compression Ratio
7.25 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.39 – 3.82 :1
2nd Gear
1.53 – 2.63 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.45 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.36 – 3.77 :1
Reverse
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
91 litres
Brakes
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
308.6 mm
(12.1 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
308.6 mm
(12.1 in)
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,486 mm
(58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,588 mm
(62.5 in)
Ground Clearance
203 mm
(8.0 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Number of Doors
0
Platform
General Motors Platforms
D Platform
Safety & Security
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Special Purpose Vehicle
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
2.39 – 4.3 :1
Equipment
Other Equipment
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
Commercial Chassis
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
LCV
Variant
Commercial Chassis Standard
1946–1964
Commercial Chassis LCV Generations
1 of 5
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3rd Generation Post-war
1946–1949
Year
1948
Powertrain
5.7 V8
Horsepower
152 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed