| Ford Model 48 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called |
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| Production | 1935–1936 |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size Ford |
| Body style | 2-door roadster 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door convertible 4-door station wagon 2-door pickup 3-door van[1] |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 221 cu in (3.6 L) Flathead V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed sliding-mesh manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112 in (2,845 mm) |
| Length | 4,642 mm (182.8 in) (3-Window Coupé)[2] |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) (3-Window Coupé)[2] |
| Height | 1,642 mm (64.6 in) (3-Window Coupé)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Model 18 Ford Model 40A |
| Successor | 1937 Ford |
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.
- ^ "Photo Feature: 1935 Ford Model 50 DeLuxe Panel Truck". Consumer Guide. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "1935 Ford Model 48 3-Window Coupé". Carsized.com. Retrieved 4 August 2019.