General Motors Continental assembled Fleetmasters in Antwerp from 1946 to 1948, and taxi fleets bought them by the fleetload.
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Lead trim: Fleetmaster 216.5 I6, 3-speed manual
Chevrolet FleetmasterFLEETMASTER-1946 · 1946–1948
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FactGeneral Motors Continental assembled Fleetmasters in Antwerp from 1946 to 1948, and taxi fleets bought them by the fleetload.
The Chevrolet Fleetmaster is an automobile produced by Chevrolet in the United States for the 1946, 1947 and 1948 model years. The Series DK Fleetmaster was introduced as the top trim level of the 1946 range, alongside the lower-level Series DJ Stylemaster, replacing the prewar Special Deluxe; it was powered by a 216.5 cu in (3.5 L) straight-six driving through a 3-speed manual transmission and was offered as a 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door Sports Coupe, 2-door Convertible and 4-door Station Wagon. The Fleetmaster series included the Fleetline sub-series, offered only in 2-door and 4-door "fastback" bodies (the 2-door Aero Sedan and 4-door Sport Master Sedan), both with additional triple mouldings on all fenders. The 1947 Series 2100 EK Fleetmaster was little changed, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme; the 1948 Series 2100 FK was again little changed, with a grille featuring a vertical center bar. For 1949 the Fleetmaster was replaced by the 2100 GK Series Chevrolet Deluxe, offered in Styleline and Fleetline sub-series. Holden built it in Australia (from 1940 tooling, with rear-hinged back doors and a larger trunk), and General Motors Continental's Antwerp plant assembled several Fleetmasters between 1946 and 1948, which taxi fleets purchased in large numbers. Wheelbase 116 in, length 197.75 in; the page gives no power figure.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetmaster 216.5 I6, 3-speed manual | 1946–1948 | 3.5 L Inline-6 | 90 hp | 170 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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