1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1938 - 1940
    Price : $805-$1,040
    Weight : 3148 lbs | 1427.909 kg
    Inline 6 | L-Head
    Displacement : 3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
    Power : 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
    Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
    Compression : 6.1:1
    Main Bearings : 4
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Downdraft carburetor
    Straight 6
    Displacement : 3900 cc | 238.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.
    Power : 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Stroke : 4.1 in | 104 mm.
    Compression : 6.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter 1 barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual Column shift , Automatic Hydra-Matic

    Total Oldsmobile Production for 1940 : 192,692
    Total 1940 Series 60 production : 69,957
    1940 Oldsmobile Series 60
    Bs Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : 2,752
    Club Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : 11,583
    Convertible 2 dr. 3 P : 1,347
    Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : 29,220
    Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 24,422
    Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 633

    Convertible

    Convertible
    Convertible
    Chassis # F712182
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    Auction entries : 1
    Seating Capacity : 3
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 197.8 in | 5023 mm.
    Height : 65.0 in | 1651 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Bs Coupe

    Price : $805
    Weight : 2951 lbs | 1338.551 kg
    Seating Capacity : 3
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 197.8 in | 5023 mm.
    Height : 65.0 in | 1651 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Club Coupe

    Price : $845
    Weight : 3000 lbs | 1360.777 kg
    Seating Capacity : 3
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 197.8 in | 5023 mm.
    Height : 65.0 in | 1651 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Sedan

    Price : $850
    Weight : 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 197.8 in | 5023 mm.
    Height : 65.0 in | 1651 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Sedan

    Price : $900
    Weight : 3065 lbs | 1390.261 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 197.8 in | 5023 mm.
    Height : 65.0 in | 1651 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Station Wagon

    Station Wagon
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    Price : $1,040
    Weight : 3540 lbs | 1605.717 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 197.8 in | 5023 mm.
    Height : 65.0 in | 1651 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 6.00 x 16

    1940 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $825
    Avg. Household Income : $1,725
    Avg. Home : $3,920
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.18

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 has a length of 197.75 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 cost when new?A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 cost approximately $805 to $1,040 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 was offered as a Bs Coupe, Club Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, Station Wagon.

    Q: What tires did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 have? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 had 6.00 x 16 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1940? A: Oldsmobile produced 192,692 automobiles in 1940.

    Q: How many 1940 Series 60s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 69,957 examples of the Series 60 in 1940.

    Q: What engines did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 have? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3200 RPM
  • Straight 6 (3900 cc | 238.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3400 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 have? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column shift, Automatic Hydra-Matic.

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