1936 - Buick - Series 40

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Series 40 1936
General Information
Make Buick
Model Series 40
Production Year 1936
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2997 mm     (118 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length
Width
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio
Weight 1700 kg     (3744,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
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 3824 cc     (233,36 cu in)
Bore 78,6 mm     (3,09 in)
Stroke 98,5 mm     (3,88 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,8
Unitary Capacity 478 cc/cylinder    (29,17 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 93 HP     (69,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio 54,7 HP/ton    (40,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 24,3 HP/litre    (18,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 12 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 129 km/h   (80,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)