These are standard specifications for the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; column gearshift controls
Chassis # 401019I12832
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Price : | $720 |
| Weight : | 2930 lbs | 1329.026 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Carter one-barrel Model W1-420S carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3548 cc | 216.5 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
3 Manual Synchromesh; column gearshift controls
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1940 : | 764,616 |
| Total 1940 Special DeLuxe production : | 431,199 |
| 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe | |
| Business Coupe 2 dr. : | 25,537 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 11,820 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 46,628 |
| Sport Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 138,811 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 8 P : | 2,493 |
| Town Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 205,910 |
Dimension(s)
Business Coupe
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Sport Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Convertible
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Town Sedan
Chassis # 401019I12832
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Sport Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Seating Capacity : | 8 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16 x 6.00 |
| Wheels : | Steel spoke |
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe cost when new?A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had a base price of approximately $720 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe was offered as a Business Coupe, Convertible, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had 16 x 6.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had Steel spoke wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1940? A: Chevrolet produced 764,616 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Special DeLuxes were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 431,199 examples of the Special DeLuxe in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe was a Inline 6 (3548 cc | 216.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; column gearshift controls gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe?
How many 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe cost when new?A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had a base price of approximately $720 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe was offered as a Business Coupe, Convertible, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had 16 x 6.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had Steel spoke wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1940? A: Chevrolet produced 764,616 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Special DeLuxes were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 431,199 examples of the Special DeLuxe in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe was a Inline 6 (3548 cc | 216.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe have? A: The 1940 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; column gearshift controls gearbox. Similar Vehicles
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