These are standard specifications for the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Chassis # F712182
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1940 |
| Price : | $805-$1,040 |
| Weight : | 3148 lbs | 1427.909 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
3 Manual Column shift , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| 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 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
Chassis # F712182
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| 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
| 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. |
Handling
| 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 |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60?
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.