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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| 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.