These are standard specifications for the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Synchro , 3 Manual
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Price : | $835-$1,000 |
Weight : | 3210 lbs | 1456.032 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 85 mph | 136.765 km/h |
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 |
Inline 8 | L-Head | |
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Displacement : | 4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
Power : | 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3700 RPM |
Torque : | 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 6.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Carter 1 barrel carburetor |
Inline 8 | L-Head | |
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Displacement : | 4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
Power : | 103 BHP (75.808 KW) @ 3700 RPM |
Torque : | 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 6.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
1 2-barrel carburetor |
3 Synchro , 3 Manual
Production Figures
Total Pontiac Production for 1940 : | 217,001 |
Total 1940 DeLuxe production : | 78,885 |
1940 Pontiac DeLuxe |
Dimension(s)
Touring Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
Height : | 66.3 in | 1684 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 120.3 in | 3054 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Two-Door Touring Sedan
Price : | $880 |
Weight : | 3170 lbs | 1437.888 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
Height : | 66.3 in | 1684 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 120.3 in | 3054 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Cabriolet
Price : | $1,000 |
Weight : | 3190 lbs | 1446.96 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
Height : | 66.3 in | 1684 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 120.3 in | 3054 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sport Coupe
Price : | $875 |
Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
Height : | 66.3 in | 1684 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 120.3 in | 3054 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Coupe
Price : | $835 |
Weight : | 3115 lbs | 1412.94 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 3 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 200.0 in | 5080 mm. |
Height : | 66.3 in | 1684 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 120.3 in | 3054 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.50x16 |
1940 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Pontiac DeLuxe FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe?
Q: How fast is the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe has a top speed of 85 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe has a wheelbase size of 120.25 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe has a length of 200.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe cost when new?A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe cost approximately $835 to $1,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Sport Coupe, Touring Sedan, Two-Door Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe had 6.50x16 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1940? A: Pontiac produced 217,001 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 DeLuxes were produced? A: Pontiac produced 78,885 examples of the DeLuxe in 1940.Q: What engines did the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3649 cc | 222.7 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3700 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3700 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1600 RPM Inline 8L-Head (4079 cc | 248.9 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 103 BHP (75.808 KW) @ 3700 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Pontiac DeLuxe had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Synchro, 3 speed Manual.