1940 Pontiac DeLuxe Specifications

Specifications

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
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
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
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

Transmission:
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$880
Weight :	3170 lbs \| 1437.888 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$1,000
Weight :	3190 lbs \| 1446.96 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$875
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$835
Weight :	3115 lbs \| 1412.94 kg
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
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
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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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.