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Buick 40 Special

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 78.58 mm × 104.70 mm 3.09 in × 4.12 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 4 litre 4014 cc (244.949 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Maximum power 108.5 PS (107.0 bhp) (79.8 kW) @ 3400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.75
Unitary capacity 501.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3048 mm
wheelbase 120 in
Length (milimeters) 5080 mm
Length (inches) 200 in
Width (milimeters) 1829 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 192 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3WP
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.40

General information

RAC rating 30.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1939 Buick 40 Special PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1939

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