These are standard specifications for the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Column controls , 3 Manual Sliding Gear
Chassis # 225
View info And history
Chassis # 83929610
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # CA594451
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 13597850
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Price : | $1,553-$1,952 |
| Weight : | 4550 lbs | 2063.845 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5247 cc | 320.2 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 141 BHP (103.776 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4485 or Stromberg AAV-25 | |
3 Selective Sliding Column controls , 3 Manual Sliding Gear
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1940 : | 278,784 |
| Total 1940 Series 80 Limited production : | 4,316 |
| 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited | |
| Fastback Convertible Sport Phaeton 4 dr. 6 P : | 230 |
| Formal Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 248 |
| Formal Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 7 |
| Limited Convertible Phaeton 4 dr. 6 P : | 7 |
| Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 14 |
| Touring Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,810 |
Dimension(s)
Limited Convertible Phaeton
Chassis # 225
View info And history
Chassis # 83929610
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # CA594451
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 13597850
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $1,553 |
| Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Fastback Convertible Sport Phaeton
| Price : | $1,952 |
| Weight : | 4540 lbs | 2059.309 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Formal Sedan
| Price : | $1,727 |
| Weight : | 4455 lbs | 2020.754 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sport Sedan
| Price : | $1,553 |
| Weight : | 4380 lbs | 1986.735 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Formal Sport Sedan
| Price : | $1,727 |
| Weight : | 4435 lbs | 2011.682 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5417 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Semi-elliptic leaf springs Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16 x 7.50 |
| Wheels : | Pressed-steel wheels |
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Buick Series 80 Limited FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited has a wheelbase size of 133.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited has a length of 213.25 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited cost when new?A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited cost approximately $1,553 to $1,952 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited was offered as a Fastback Convertible Sport Phaeton, Formal Sedan, Formal Sport Sedan, Limited Convertible Phaeton, Sport Sedan, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited had 16 x 7.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited had Pressed-steel wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1940? A: Buick produced 278,784 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Series 80 Limiteds were produced? A: Buick produced 4,316 examples of the Series 80 Limited in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited was a Inline 8 (5247 cc | 320.2 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 141 BHP (103.776 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Selective Sliding Column controls, 3 speed Manual Sliding Gear.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited?
How many 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited were produced?
How powerful was the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited? Was the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited popular? Was the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited has a wheelbase size of 133.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited has a length of 213.25 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited cost when new?A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited cost approximately $1,553 to $1,952 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited was offered as a Fastback Convertible Sport Phaeton, Formal Sedan, Formal Sport Sedan, Limited Convertible Phaeton, Sport Sedan, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited had 16 x 7.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited had Pressed-steel wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1940? A: Buick produced 278,784 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Series 80 Limiteds were produced? A: Buick produced 4,316 examples of the Series 80 Limited in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited was a Inline 8 (5247 cc | 320.2 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 141 BHP (103.776 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Selective Sliding Column controls, 3 speed Manual Sliding Gear.Similarly Sized Vehicles
from 1940
Similarly Priced Vehicles
Lincoln Zephyr ($1,360-$1,770)
Packard Super-8 One-Sixty ($1,500-$2,200)
Packard One-Twenty ($1,000-$3,800)
LaSalle Series 50 ($1,240-$1,895)
LaSalle Series 52 ($1,380-$1,895)
Buick Series 70 Roadmaster ($1,277-$1,768)
Buick Series 50 Super ($1,058-$1,549)
Cadillac Series 62 ($1,685-$2,195)
Average Auction Sale: $60,256
Packard Super-8 One-Sixty ($1,500-$2,200)
Packard One-Twenty ($1,000-$3,800)
LaSalle Series 50 ($1,240-$1,895)
LaSalle Series 52 ($1,380-$1,895)
Buick Series 70 Roadmaster ($1,277-$1,768)
Buick Series 50 Super ($1,058-$1,549)
Cadillac Series 62 ($1,685-$2,195)
Average Auction Sale: $60,256
Buick Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
38,138