Holden's Australian version reused 1942 body tooling, leaving it with rear-hinged back doors nobody else's Stylemaster had.
Median 83 hp across 78 similar cars
Lead trim: Stylemaster 216.5 I6, 3-speed manual
Chevrolet StylemasterSTYLEMASTER-1946 · 1946–1948
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FactHolden's Australian version reused 1942 body tooling, leaving it with rear-hinged back doors nobody else's Stylemaster had.
The Chevrolet Stylemaster is an automobile produced by Chevrolet in the United States for the 1946, 1947 and 1948 model years. The Series DJ Stylemaster was introduced as the base trim level of the 1946 Chevrolet range, alongside the top-level Series DK Fleetmaster; essentially an updated 1942 Chevrolet Master 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 Business Coupe and 2-door 5-Passenger Coupe, the Business Coupe differing from the 5-Passenger Coupe in having a front seat only. The 1947 Series 1500 EJ was little changed, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme; the 1948 Series 1500 FJ was again little changed, with no significant body alterations but a grille with a vertical center bar, and a Club Coupe was now offered in place of the 5-Passenger Coupe. For 1949 the Stylemaster was replaced by the 1500 GJ Series Chevrolet Special, offered in Styleline and Fleetline sub-series. Holden also built it in Australia, where carried-over 1942 body tooling gave the sedan rear-hinged back doors and a larger trunk, and a coupe utility was built in 1946, 1947 and 1948. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylemaster 216.5 I6, 3-speed manual | 1946–1948 | 3.5 L Inline-6 | 90 hp | 174 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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