Chevrolet Fleetmaster: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Chevrolet Fleetmaster catalogue data leaves buyers with a straightforward decision: there is one generation, one Cabrio body type, and one version, the 3.5 MT. Produced from 1946 to 1948, this version combines a 3,500 cc Gasoline engine producing 90 hp (67 kW) with a 3-speed Manual gearbox and RWD.
The Chevrolet Fleetmaster catalogue data leaves buyers with a straightforward decision: there is one generation, one Cabrio body type, and one version, the 3.5 MT. Produced from 1946 to 1948, this version combines a 3,500 cc Gasoline engine producing 90 hp (67 kW) with a 3-speed Manual gearbox and RWD. Because no alternative engines, transmissions, body types, or generations appear in the data, choosing a Fleetmaster is less about comparing trims and more about deciding whether this specific mechanical configuration suits you.
Chevrolet Fleetmaster generations: what changed?
The Chevrolet Fleetmaster has one recorded generation, officially listed as 1 generation, covering 1946–1948. It is represented by the Cabrio body and contains one version, 3.5 MT.
There is therefore no numerical basis for comparing a 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster with a 1947 or 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster as different factory specifications. The same version period runs from 1946 through 1948, and the data does not identify a restyling, a new engine, or a separate later-generation configuration. Buyers searching by year should treat the individual car’s year as a listing detail, not as evidence of a specification change within this catalogue.
This also means that no generation introduced extra power, another gearbox, or a different drive system. The catalogue records 90 hp, 67 kW, a 3-speed Manual transmission, and RWD throughout the complete production period.
Chevrolet Fleetmaster engine and specs
The only available version is named exactly 3.5 MT. Its naturally aspirated Gasoline engine has a displacement of 3,500 cc, six cylinders in an Inline layout, and two valves per cylinder. It is mounted Front, longitudinal and uses a Carburetor fuel system. Power is 90 hp or 67 kW.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 MT | 90 hp (67 kW) | not measured | 3,500 cc | Gasoline | 6 | Inline | No | 3-speed Manual | RWD |
The displacement and output give the 3.5 MT approximately 25.7 hp per litre. This calculation describes the relationship between the supplied 90 hp output and 3.5-litre displacement; it does not replace a measured performance figure.
Engine speed at maximum power is not measured. Maximum torque and the engine speed at which it occurs are also not measured. Compression ratio, bore and stroke, and the specific fuel grade are not measured. Consequently, those missing values cannot be used to distinguish one production year from another.
1946, 1947 and 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster specs compared
The catalogue assigns the 3.5 MT version to the entire 1946–1948 period. For that reason, all three model-year searches lead to the same recorded specification:
| Production year | Version | Body | Power | Engine | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 3.5 MT | Cabrio | 90 hp | 3,500 cc Gasoline | 3-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1947 | 3.5 MT | Cabrio | 90 hp | 3,500 cc Gasoline | 3-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1948 | 3.5 MT | Cabrio | 90 hp | 3,500 cc Gasoline | 3-speed Manual | RWD |
There is no power difference to calculate between the listed years: each uses the same 90 hp figure. There is likewise no displacement difference, gearbox difference, or drive-system difference in the supplied data. A buyer cannot select a more powerful 1948 engine over a weaker 1946 engine on the basis of this catalogue, because no such distinction is recorded.
Chevrolet Fleetmaster performance and economy
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured for the 3.5 MT, and top speed is not measured. The catalogue therefore does not support claims that one Fleetmaster production year is faster than another.
City fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured. An mpg figure cannot be calculated without measured consumption data. CO₂ emissions and environmental class are also not measured.
These omissions matter when choosing a car. The supplied figures establish the engine’s 3,500 cc displacement and 90 hp output, but they do not establish acceleration, cruising economy, or fuel cost. A purchase decision based on performance or economy will require measurements for the individual vehicle rather than assumptions derived from its model year.
Chevrolet Fleetmaster dimensions and weight
The catalogue does not provide the measurements needed for a weight-based comparison. Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured, so weight per horsepower cannot be calculated for the 3.5 MT. In particular, a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster curb-weight figure is not available in the supplied data.
| Measurement | 3.5 MT |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | not measured |
| Gross weight | not measured |
| Ground clearance | not measured |
| Fuel-tank capacity | not measured |
| Wheel sizes | not measured |
Ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are also not measured. As a result, the data cannot show whether the Fleetmaster has enough clearance for a particular route, how far it can travel on a tank, or which replacement wheel specification is appropriate.
The front suspension is Dependent, leaf spring, and the front brakes are Drum. Rear suspension and rear brake type are not measured. These are catalogue facts for the 3.5 MT, not differences between 1946, 1947, and 1948 examples.
Which Chevrolet Fleetmaster version should you choose?
Within this catalogue, the answer is the 3.5 MT, because it is the only recorded version. It provides 90 hp from 3,500 cc, equivalent to approximately 25.7 hp per litre, and sends power through a 3-speed Manual gearbox to RWD. There is no Automatic, higher-output engine, boosted engine, or alternative drive configuration to compare.
The usual “what does the extra money buy?” calculation is not possible here. No prices are supplied, and there is no second version offering additional power or equipment. Likewise, the catalogue cannot support a recommendation among 1946, 1947, and 1948 cars based on specifications: all are covered by the same 3.5 MT entry and the same available figures.
The practical choice is therefore not between Fleetmaster versions or generations. It is whether you specifically want the recorded combination of Cabrio body, 3,500 cc Gasoline Inline six-cylinder engine, 90 hp, 3-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. If those characteristics fit the requirement, the 3.5 MT is the catalogue-backed choice. If acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, weight, clearance, tank capacity, or wheel size will decide the purchase, each remains not measured and must be verified for the particular car before buying.
Prices, regional values, and cars for sale cannot be compared from this dataset because no pricing or sales information is provided.