Pontiac torpedo

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Pontiac Torpedo / Deluxe Torpedo
Production period: 1940-1948
Class : upper middle class
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Previous model: Pontiac Deluxe

The Pontiac (Deluxe) Torpedo Six / Eight was an upper mid-range car built by Pontiac , a brand of General Motors , from 1940 to 1942 and 1946 to 1948 .

Year by year

1940

Torpedo series 29

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Production period: 1940
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines: Otto engine :
4.1 liters (76 kW)
Length: 5271 mm
Width:
Height: 1651 mm
Wheelbase : 3086 mm
Empty weight : 1536-1574 kg

In 1940 the Deluxe Eight was accompanied by a larger Torpedo Eight (Series 29). It was built on the basis of the GM-C platform and was available as a two-door coupé or four-door touring sedan. The car had covered rear wheels, but otherwise corresponded to its smaller sister models in terms of style, including the " Silver Streak " design (chrome strips in the middle of the bonnet running from the radiator grille to the lower edge of the windshield).

The side valve number eight cylinder engine drew from 4,079 cm a power output of 103 hp (76 kW) at 3700 min -1 . Dry clutch, three-speed gearbox with center shift, cardan shaft and hydraulic four-wheel brakes were standard. Like the Deluxe, the Torpedo had independent suspension on the front axle.

In 1940, 31,224 torpedoes were created.

1941-1942, 1946-1948

Deluxe Torpedo Series JA (1941)
Torpedo Series KA (1942)
Torpedo Six Series 25 / Eight Series 27 (1946–1948)
Pontiac Torpedo Silver Streak (1948)

Pontiac Torpedo Silver Streak (1948)
Production period: 1941-1948
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.9-4.1 liters
(66-78 kW)
Length: 5118-5194 mm
Width:
Height: 1651-1676 mm
Wheelbase : 3023 mm
Empty weight : 1425-1633 kg
Pontiac Torpedo Eight (1942/1946)

In 1941 the Pontiac model range was turned inside out: The Deluxe Torpedo (JA series) was built on the short GM-A chassis and was the brand's entry-level model. Thus they replace the special from the previous year. In addition to a 2-door coupé and a 2-door convertible, sedans with 2 or 4 doors were offered. The vehicles had a radiator grille made of horizontal chrome bars that took up the entire width of the vehicle. The rear wheel covers were gone.

There was also the drilled out six-cylinder engine from the previous year's model. He had 3,920 cc and developed 90 bhp (66 kW) at 3,200 min -1 . The eight-cylinder was offered unchanged.

The 1942 model year brought heavier and larger cars. On the flatter front there was a grill in the form of a large, wide horseshoe, which, as in the previous year, consisted of horizontal chrome bars. The curved front fenders continued into the front doors. The name Deluxe had disappeared again and the series name was KA. From December 1941, all chrome parts were delivered in gray paint.

The range of engines and other technology remain unchanged. In February 1942 production was stopped due to the war.

In 1946 the production of the vehicles was resumed unchanged. The post-war models differed from their predecessors mainly in that the bumpers encompass the corners of the vehicle. The series designations were 25 for the six-cylinder and 27 for the eight-cylinder.

In 1947 there were some cosmetic changes: the radiator grille now had four massive horizontal chrome struts and the "Silver Streak" motif consisted of five instead of three chrome strips.

In 1948 you ended up with three strips again; the words "Silver Streak" were on the side of the bonnet. The radiator grille had vertical struts and now showed a grid shape. Alternatively, the standard six-cylinder engine, there was a high performance type, the 93 hp (68 kW) at 3400 min -1 gave. The output of the eight-cylinder increased to 104 bhp (76.5 kW) (normal version) or 106 bhp (78 kW) (high-performance version).

In the following year, the torpedo was discontinued and the Streamliner became the brand's entry-level model.

In 1941/1942, 52,244 Deluxe Torpedo and Torpedo were built. 196,146 Torpedo Six / Eight were built in the three post-war years.

Web links

Commons : Pontiac Torpedo  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

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  • Beverly R. Kimes, Henry A. Clark: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause Publications, Iola 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 .
  • John Gunnell: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975. Krause Publication, Iola 2002, ISBN 0-87349-461-X .