These are standard specifications for the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Steeering column controls , Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Hypoid drive | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1935 - 1942 |
| Price : | $1,050-$1,300 |
| Weight : | 3645 lbs | 1653.344 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 95 mph | 152.855 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | Carter WDO-4655 carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4274 cc | 260.8 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Selective Sliding Steeering column controls , Manual
Production Figures
| Total Nash Production for 1940 : | 63,617 |
| 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 | |
| Special Cabriolet 2 dr. 5 P : | 11 |
Handling
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Nash Ambassador 8 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8?
Q: How fast is the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 has a top speed of 95 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 has a wheelbase size of 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 has a length of 207.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 cost when new?A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 cost approximately $1,050 to $1,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 was offered as a Brougham, Sedan, Special Cabriolet, Sport Sedan, Touring Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Nash produce in 1940? A: Nash produced 63,617 automobiles in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 was a Inline 8 (4274 cc | 260.8 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 have? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Selective Sliding Steeering column controls, Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8?
How many 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 were produced?
How powerful was the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? Was the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 popular? Was the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8?
Q: How fast is the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 has a top speed of 95 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 has a wheelbase size of 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 has a length of 207.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 cost when new?A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 cost approximately $1,050 to $1,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 was offered as a Brougham, Sedan, Special Cabriolet, Sport Sedan, Touring Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Nash produce in 1940? A: Nash produced 63,617 automobiles in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 was a Inline 8 (4274 cc | 260.8 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 have? A: The 1940 Nash Ambassador 8 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Selective Sliding Steeering column controls, Manual.Similarly Priced Vehicles
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