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Bodywork

type 6S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 114.30 mm × 88.90 mm 4.5 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders F-6
Displace 5.5 litre 5473 cc (333.983 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 St 2bbl carb.
Maximum power 168.3 PS (166.0 bhp) (123.8 kW) @ 3200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 10.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Fuel consumption 24 US MPG best; 18-19 US MPG avg.
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 86.41 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 504.0 Nm (372 ft·lb) (51.4 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 1157.2 kPa (167.8 psi)
Specific torque 92.09 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 'Franklin' 6 ALV-355
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 912.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3302 mm
wheelbase 130 in
Length (milimeters) 5563 mm
Length (inches) 219 in
Width (milimeters) 2007 mm
Width (inches) 79 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1921 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4235 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & sector
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres 7.00 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4MP
Top gear ratio 0.64
Final drive ratio 4.70

General information

RAC rating 48.6
Number made 51
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1948 Tucker 48 PDF Manual
48 picture
Designer Alex S. Tremulis
Year 1948

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