Buick Series 40 1936 specs
General information
Model: | Buick Series 40 |
Year: | 1936 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | Buick |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | Inline, 8 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 3824 ccm |
Max power: | 92.7 PS (69 kW) at 3200 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 285 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
Bore x stroke: | 78.6 x 98.5 mm (3.1 x 3.9 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 129 km/h (80.2 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0648 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Front tire dimensions: | P215/75-R15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | P215/75-R15 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1430 kg (3152.6 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4980 mm (196.1 inches) |
Overall height: | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 3230 mm (127.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 95 litres (25.1 gallons) |