48-215 Technical Specifications

Years of Manufacture: 1948 - 1953
Number Built: 120,402
Price at Introduction: £733 ($1466)

Models:

o Standard Sedan
o Utility
o Business Sedan

Date(s) of Introduction:

o Standard Sedan - 29th November 1948
o Utility - January, 1951
o Business Sedan - July 1953

To Identify:

o Chrome grille with vertical slats
o Split 2-piece windscreen
o No front or rear turn indicators
o "Holden" badge across centre front of bonnet and across boot
o Centrally mounted rear stop light

Body:

o Unitary construction (Monocoque)

Exterior Dimensions:

o Total Length: 172.0 inches (4370mm)
o Total width: 66.9 inches (1702mm)
o Height at kerb weight: 61.8 inches (1568mm)
o Wheelbase: 103.0 inches (2616mm)
o Front Track: 53.0 inches (1346mm)
o Rear Track: 54.0 inches (1372mm)

Kerb Weight:

o 2230lb (1012kg)

Turning Circle:

o 37ft (11.3 metres)

Instruments:

o Speedometer
o Petrol gauge
o Heat indicator
o Oil warning lamp
o Generator warning lamp

Transmission:

1st: 2.985:1 to top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)
2nd: 1.591:1 to top speed of 52 mph (84 km/h)
3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 80.4 mph (129 km/h)
Reverse: 2.985:1

Clutch:

Single-plate, dry disc, diaphragm type spring driven plate cushioned to hub by four high rate coil springs

Rear Axle Ratio:

3.89:1

Engine/Transmission Combinations:

Standard six-cylinder engine and three speed manual

0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):

18.7 seconds

Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):

22.4 seconds

Engine:

Capacity: 2160cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)
Type: Conventional, water-cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated OHV with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Stromberg double venturi downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.00 x 3.125 inches (76.2 x 79.4mm)
Power: 60bhp (45kw) at 3800rpm
Torque: 100lb-ft (135Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1

Ignition and Electrical:

6 volt
Coil and generator

Exhaust:

Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance type muffler

Suspension:

Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs
Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs

Steering:

Worm and sector type, ratio 14:1

Brakes:

Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Wheels:

Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel

Tyres:

5.50 x 15 four-ply