Pontiac Torpedo second generation
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Model years | 1941 to 1948 |
Assembly | U.S. A |
Body style | 2-door Business and Club coupe |
Platform | A-body |
Engine | 239 cu in (3.9 L) |
Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Wheelbase | 119.0 in (3,023 mm) |
Length | 204.5 in (5,194 mm) |
Width | 75.8 in (1,925 mm) |
Height | 66 in (1,676 mm) |
Curb weight | 3,400–3,900 lb (1,500–1,800 kg) |
The Pontiac (Deluxe) Torpedo Six / Eight was a mid-range car built by Pontiac, a brand of General Motors, from 1940 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1948. The 2nd Generation as Deluxe Torpedo Series JA (1941) the Torpedo Series KA (1942) and Torpedo Six Series 25 / Eight Series 27 (1946-1948).
History
In 1941, the model range of Pontiac was changed: The Deluxe Torpedo (series JA) was built on the short GM-A chassis and formed the entry-level model of the brand. Thus, they replaced the special of the previous year. In addition to a 2-door coupe and 2-door convertible sedans were offered with 2 or 4 doors. The vehicles had a radiator grille of horizontal chrome bars, which occupied the entire vehicle width. The rear wheel covers were gone.
There was also the drilled six-cylinder engine of the previous year's model. This had 3,920 cc and 90 bhp (66 kW) at 3,200 rpm. The eight-cylinder was offered unchanged.
The model year 1942 brought heavier and larger cars. On the flatter front there was a grill in the form of a large, wide horseshoe, which consisted of horizontal chrome bars as in the previous year. The curved front fenders continued into the front doors. The name Deluxe was gone again and the series name was KA. From December 1941 all chrome parts were delivered in gray livery.
The range of engines and other technology remain unchanged. In February 1942 production was stopped due to the war.
1946, the production of vehicles was resumed unchanged. The post-war models differed from their predecessors essentially by reaching around the corners of the vehicle bumper. The series designations were 25 for the six-cylinder and 27 for the eight-cylinder.
In 1947, there were some cosmetic changes: the grille now had four massive horizontal chrome struts and the "Silver Streak" motif consisted of five instead of three chrome strips.
In 1948 they landed again at three strips; that's what the words "Silver Streak" stood on the side of the bonnet. The grille had received vertical struts and now showed grid shape. As an alternative to the standard six-cylinder, there was an updated version, the 93 bhp (68 kW) delivered at 3,400 rpm. The performance of the eight-cylinder rose to 104 bhp (76.5 kW) (standard version), or 106 bhp (78 kW) (high-performance version).
In the following year, the torpedo accounted for replacement and the Streamliner became the entry-level model of the brand.1941/1942 arose 52,244 deluxe torpedo and torpedo. In the three post-war years 196,146 Torpedo Six / Eight were built.
