Pontiac Torpedo 1939 - 1948, Sedan

Pontiac Torpedo 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Pontiac
Model Torpedo
Production Start 1939
Production End 1948

Characteristics Pontiac Torpedo 1 generation

Bodywork

Body type Sedan
Height 1651 mm
Length 5300 mm
Number of seater 5
Wheelbase 3099 mm
Width 1892 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 3917 cm3
Compression ratio 6.5
Cylinder bore 79.4 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code Flathead Six
Engine model Flathead Six
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 93 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 68 kW
Max power at RPM 3400 RPM
Maximum torque 237 N*m
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 111.1 mm
Timing belt OHV
Turnover of maximum torque 1400 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 3

Operating characteristics

Fuel 80

Suspension and brakes

Front brakes drum
Front suspension Dependent, spring

General information

Country USA
Number of doors 4
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
engines
2
modifications

Petrol

2 variants
3.9 L, 93 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Flathead Six Body: Sedan
3.9 MT (93 hp)
1939 – 1948
4.1 L, 107 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Silver-Streak Eight Body: Sedan
4.1 MT (107 hp)
1939 – 1948