1939 - Buick - 40 Special

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 40 Special 1939
General Information
Make Buick
Model 40 Special
Production Year 1939
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3048 mm     (120 in)
Front Track 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Rear Track 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Length 5080 mm     (200 in)
Width 1829 mm     (72 in)
Height
Ground Clearance 192 mm     (7,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Buick
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4014 cc     (244,95 cu in)
Bore 78,58 mm     (3,09 in)
Stroke 104,7 mm     (4,12 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,75
Unitary Capacity 501,75 cc/cylinder    (30,62 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 107 HP     (79,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 224,1 N.m    (3400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 26,7 HP/litre    (19,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3WP
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,4 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)