1948 - Tucker - 48

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 48 1948
General Information
Make Tucker
Model 48
Production Year 1948
Country
Designer Alex S. Tremulis
Production Number 51
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 6S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3302 mm     (130 in)
Front Track 1626 mm     (64 in)
Rear Track 1651 mm     (65 in)
Length 5563 mm     (219 in)
Width 2007 mm     (79 in)
Height 1524 mm     (60 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1921 kg     (4231,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,3
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Air Cooled Motors
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium block
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5473 cc     (333,98 cu in)
Bore 114,3 mm     (4,5 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,29
Unitary Capacity 912,17 cc/cylinder    (55,66 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 St 2bbl carb.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 166 HP     (123,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 504 N.m     (372 lb.ft ,  51,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 369,4 N.m    (3200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 86,4 HP/ton    (64,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 30,3 HP/litre    (22,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 24 US MPG best; 18-19 US MPG avg.
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 10 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 193 km/h   (120 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4MP
Top Gear Ratio 0,64 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,7 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & sector
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 11,6 m    (38,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.Torsilatic.
Suspension (rear) I.Torsilatic.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 7.00 x 15
Tyres (rear) 7.00 x 15