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Buick Series 40

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 78.60 mm × 98.50 mm 3.09 in × 3.88 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 3.8 litre 3824 cc (233.355 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Maximum power 94.3 PS (93.0 bhp) (69.4 kW)
0-50 mph 12.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 129 km/h (80 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 54.71 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.8
Unitary capacity 478 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2997 mm
wheelbase 118 in
Length (milimeters)
Length (inches)
Width (milimeters)
Width (inches)
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1700 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3748 lb
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
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

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 1936 Buick Series 40 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1936

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