Ford Model 48

The Ford Model 48 was an update on Ford's V8-powered Model 40A, the company's main product. Introduced in 1935, the Model 48 was given a cosmetic refresh annually, begetting the 1937 Ford before being thoroughly redesigned for 1941. The 1935 Ford's combination of price, practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival Chevrolet for the sales crown that year, with 820,000 sold.

Ford Model 48
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Also called
  • Ford Model 68
  • Ford V8
Production19351936
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size Ford
Body style2-door roadster
2-door coupe
4-door sedan
4-door convertible
4-door station wagon
2-door pickup
3-door van
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine221 cu in (3.6 L) Flathead V8
Transmission3-speed sliding-mesh manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase112 in (2,845 mm)
Length4,642 mm (182.8 in) (3-Window Coupé)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in) (3-Window Coupé)
Height1,642 mm (64.6 in) (3-Window Coupé)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Model 18
Ford Model 40A
Successor1937 Ford
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