These are standard specifications for the 1940 LaSalle Series 50, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # 2326298
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1935 - 1940 |
| Coach Work : | Meteor Motor Car Company, Fisher |
| Price : | $1,240-$1,895 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Blocks case enblock with crankcase | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total LaSalle Production for 1940 : | 24,133 |
| 1940 LaSalle Series 50 | |
Dimension(s)
2-Door Touring Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
8 Door Wagon by Meteor Motor Car Company
Chassis # 2326298
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| Coachwork : | Meteor Motor Car Company |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| Doors : | 8 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 189.5 in | 4813 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $1,240 |
| Weight : | 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $1,395 |
| Weight : | 3805 lbs | 1725.919 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
2-Door Touring Sedan Sunshine Turret Top
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
| Price : | $1,800 |
| Weight : | 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $1,320 |
| Weight : | 3790 lbs | 1719.115 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Touring Sedan Sunshine Turret Top
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Touring Sedan with Divier Window
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Coupe by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,380 |
| Weight : | 3810 lbs | 1728.187 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Touring Sedan by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,440 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,895 |
| Weight : | 4110 lbs | 1864.265 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,535 |
| Weight : | 3915 lbs | 1775.814 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Handling
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 LaSalle Series 50 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 LaSalle Series 50?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 LaSalle Series 50? A: The 1940 LaSalle Series 50 has wheelbase sizes of 123.00 and 189.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 LaSalle Series 50 cost when new?A: The 1940 LaSalle Series 50 cost approximately $1,240 to $1,895 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 LaSalle Series 50? A: The 1940 LaSalle Series 50 was offered as a 2-Door Touring Sedan, 2-Door Touring Sedan Sunshine Turret Top, 8 Door Wagon, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Touring Sedan, Touring Sedan Sunshine Turret Top, Touring Sedan with Divier Window.Q: How many vehicles did LaSalle produce in 1940? A: LaSalle produced 24,133 automobiles in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 LaSalle Series 50 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 LaSalle Series 50 was a V 8L-Head (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 3400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 LaSalle Series 50 have? A: The 1940 LaSalle Series 50 had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.