1948 Holden 48-215

The Holden 48-215 is a rear wheel drive car, with the engine located in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body. The Holden 48-215 is one of the FX model family from Holden. The Holden 48-215's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.2 litre, overhead valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit produces 60 bhp (61 PS/45 kW) of power at 3800 rpm, and maximum torque of 136 N·m (100 lb·ft/13.9 kgm) at 2000 rpm. The engine drives the wheels compliments of a 3 speed manual gearbox.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4370 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
61 PS / 60 bhp / 45 kW @ 3800 rpm
Torque
136 Nm / 100 ft.lb / 13.9 kgm @ 2000 rpm

1948 Holden 48-215 specifications

1948 Holden 48-215 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2616 mm	103 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4370 mm	172 inches
Width	1702 mm	67 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	GM
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.2 litre 2173 cc (132.605 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76.2 × 79.4 mm 3 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.96
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW) at 3800 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	136 Nm (100 ft·lb) (13.9 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	20.6 kW/litre 28 ps/litre 27.6 bhp/litre 0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	62.59 Nm/litre 0.76 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system	1 Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	786.5 kPa (114.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	362.17 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	3½ x 15
Wheel size rear	3½ x 15
Tyres front	5.50-15 4PLY
Tyres rear	5.50-15 4PLY
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID	642774
Production total
Model code
Model family	FX
RAC rating	21.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1948 Holden 48-215 added 2020-02-18. Last modified 2020-03-16.