These are standard specifications for the 1940 Pontiac Special, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; Steering column gearshift
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Hotchkiss drive | |
Price : | $785-$1,010 |
Weight : | 3060 lbs | 1387.993 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3649 cc | 222.7 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3700 RPM |
Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Compression : | 6.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Carter 1 barrel carburetor |
3 Manual Synchromesh; Steering column gearshift
Production Figures
Total Pontiac Production for 1940 : | 217,001 |
Total 1940 Special production : | 106,892 |
1940 Pontiac Special |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Seating Capacity : | 3 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.8 in | 5048 mm. |
Height : | 66.8 in | 1695 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sport Coupe
Price : | $820 |
Weight : | 3040 lbs | 1378.921 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.8 in | 5048 mm. |
Height : | 66.8 in | 1695 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Two-Door Touring Sedan
Price : | $830 |
Weight : | 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.8 in | 5048 mm. |
Height : | 66.8 in | 1695 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Touring Sedan
Price : | $875 |
Weight : | 3120 lbs | 1415.208 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.8 in | 5048 mm. |
Height : | 66.8 in | 1695 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Station Wagon
Price : | $1,010 |
Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 8 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 198.8 in | 5048 mm. |
Height : | 66.8 in | 1695 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 116.5 in | 2959 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Rear : Semi-floating axle |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 16 x 6.00 |
Wheels : | Steel disc |
1940 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Pontiac Special FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Pontiac Special?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Pontiac Special? A: The 1940 Pontiac Special has a wheelbase size of 116.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Pontiac Special? A: The 1940 Pontiac Special has a length of 198.75 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Pontiac Special cost when new?A: The 1940 Pontiac Special cost approximately $785 to $1,010 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Pontiac Special? A: The 1940 Pontiac Special was offered as a Coupe, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon, Touring Sedan, Two-Door Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Pontiac Special have? A: The 1940 Pontiac Special had 16 x 6.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Pontiac Special have? A: The 1940 Pontiac Special had Steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1940? A: Pontiac produced 217,001 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Specials were produced? A: Pontiac produced 106,892 examples of the Special in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Pontiac Special have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Pontiac Special was a Inline 6 (3649 cc | 222.7 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Pontiac Special have? A: The 1940 Pontiac Special had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; Steering column gearshift gearbox.