These are standard specifications for the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Column controls
Chassis # 12751447
Engine # 73862989
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1940 - 1941 |
| Price : | $1,277-$1,768 |
| Weight : | 4045 lbs | 1834.781 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
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1940 : | 278,784 |
| Total 1940 Series 70 Roadmaster production : | 18,345 |
| 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster | |
| Convertible Coupe 4 dr. 5 P : | 606 |
| Convertible Sport Phaeton 4 dr. 5 P : | 235 |
| Pickup 2 dr. 2 P : | 4 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,921 |
| Touring Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 13,583 |
Dimension(s)
Touring Sedan
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 214.0 in | 5436 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
Convertible Sport Phaeton
| Price : | $1,768 |
| Weight : | 4195 lbs | 1902.82 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 214.0 in | 5436 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
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| Price : | $1,431 |
| Weight : | 4055 lbs | 1839.317 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 214.0 in | 5436 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
Sport Coupe
| Price : | $1,277 |
| Weight : | 3990 lbs | 1809.834 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 214.0 in | 5436 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
Pickup
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 214.0 in | 5436 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.6 in | 1488 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1505 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 15 x 7.00 |
| Wheels : | Pressed-steel |
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a length of 214.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost when new?A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost approximately $1,277 to $1,768 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sport Phaeton, Pickup, Sport Coupe, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had 15 x 7.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had Pressed-steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1940? A: Buick produced 278,784 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Series 70 Roadmasters were produced? A: Buick produced 18,345 examples of the Series 70 Roadmaster in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster 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 transmission did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Column controls gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a length of 214.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost when new?A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost approximately $1,277 to $1,768 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sport Phaeton, Pickup, Sport Coupe, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had 15 x 7.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had Pressed-steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1940? A: Buick produced 278,784 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Series 70 Roadmasters were produced? A: Buick produced 18,345 examples of the Series 70 Roadmaster in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster 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 transmission did the 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1940 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Column controls gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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