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5.2 Compound Carburetion (4th gen)

4th gen (1942-1948) · 1942–1942RWDSedan

This 1942 Roadmaster from the 4th generation uses a 5.2-litre overhead-valve straight-eight with twin carburettors, a setup the trim calls Compound Carburetion. It makes 165 PS and 373 Nm, with a 3-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. It is a four-door, six-seat sedan.

163 hpPower

1942-1942Year

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine5.2L OHV straight-eight (320, twin carb)

Displacement5.2 L

Cylinders8

FuelPetrol

Transmission3-speed Manual

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power163 hp

Torque373 Nm

Dimensions & body

BodySedan

Doors4

Seats6

STORY

The Roadmaster name, dating to 1936, returned in 1991 as a full-size rear-drive sedan and station wagon on GM's B-body platform. The wagon featured woodgrain trim, a vista roof, and rear-facing third-row seating, while later cars adopted the Corvette-derived LT1 V8. It was discontinued in 1996 when GM closed the Arlington plant to build SUVs.

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