The 1947-1948 Frazer
Manhattan was the top-of-the-line Kaiser-Frazer product, the first
entirely new postwar
body style, and a never before equalled array of interior and exterior
colors. These points distinguish these Howard Darrin-designed four-door
sedans.
Wheelbase, inches: 123.5
Length, inches: 203.0
Weight, pounds: 3,375
Price, new: $2,712-$2,746
1947 Frazer Manhattan sedan. See more pictures of 1940s cars.
The Manhattan's bulbous body and long wheelbase gave enormous interior space, and they combined with an economical six-cylinder engine to provide smooth highway travel with surprising gas mileage. Colors and fabrics were selected by designer Carleton Spencer, a genius whose efforts predicted industry-wide practice.
Pluses of the 1947-1948 Frazer Manhattan:
- Historical importance: the first straight-through fenderlines and advanced color/trim combinations
- High quality
- Parts supplies still good
- A Milestone car
Minuses of the 1947-1948 Frazer Manhattan:
- Underwhelming styling
- Engine subject to cooling problems, enjoys blowing head gaskets
Production of the 1947 Frazer Manhattan:
32,655
Production of the 1948 Frazer Manhattan:
18,591
Specifications of the 1947-1948 Frazer Manhattan:
Wheelbase, inches: 123.5
Length, inches: 203.0
Weight, pounds: 3,375
Price, new: $2,712-$2,746
Engines for the 1947-1948 Frazer Manhattan:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv I-6 | 226.2 cid | 112 | 1947-1948 |
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