These are standard specifications for the 1938 SS Cars SS 100, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 39010
Engine # M1398E
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 39032
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Auction entries : 4
Chassis # 39016
Engine # M529E
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 39048
Engine # M 549 E
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Auction entries : 3
Chassis # 39039
Engine # M536E
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 49049
Engine # T 9528
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 39067
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 50038
Engine # K47
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 30182X
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Chassis # 46037
Engine # L509
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel frame |
Production Years for Series : | 1936 - 1940 |
Coach Work : | Hermann Graber |
Price : | $1,925 |
Weight : | 2575 lbs | 1168 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 100 mph | 160.9 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4250 RPM |
Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
Compression : | 7.20:1 |
Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
2 SU carburetors |
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1776 cc | 108.4 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
Power : | 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
Compression : | 7.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 3 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
1 SU carburetor |
Straight 6 | |
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Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
Power : | 102 HP (75.072 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Torque : | 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
Bore : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
Compression : | 7.6:1 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
2 SU carburetors |
4 Manual
Production Figures
SS 100 Production (1936-1940) : | 308 |
1938 SS Cars SS 100 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # 39010
Engine # M1398E
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Chassis # 39032
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Chassis # 39016
Engine # M529E
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 39048
Engine # M 549 E
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Auction entries : 3
Chassis # 39039
Engine # M536E
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Chassis # 49049
Engine # T 9528
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Chassis # 39067
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
Width : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 104.0 in | 2642 mm. |
Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Sports Saloon
Chassis # 50038
Engine # K47
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Weight : | 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
Width : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 104.0 in | 2642 mm. |
Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 30182X
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Body Designer : | Graber |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
Width : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 104.0 in | 2642 mm. |
Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Drophead Coupe
Chassis # 46037
Engine # L509
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Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
Width : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 104.0 in | 2642 mm. |
Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Coupe by Hermann Graber
Coachwork : | Hermann Graber |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
Width : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 104.0 in | 2642 mm. |
Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Rigid axle, half-elliptic springs, Luvax damper Rear : Rigid axle, half-elliptic springs, Luvax damper |
Steering | |
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Worm and Nut |
1938 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 SS Cars SS 100 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 SS Cars SS 100?
Q: How fast is the 1938 SS Cars SS 100? A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 has a top speed of 100 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 SS Cars SS 100? A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 has a wheelbase size of 104.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 SS Cars SS 100? A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 has a length of 153.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1938 SS Cars SS 100? A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 has a width of 63.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 SS Cars SS 100 cost when new?A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 had a base price of approximately $1,925 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 SS Cars SS 100? A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 was offered as a Coupe, Drophead Coupe, Roadster, Sports Saloon.Q: How many SS 100 were produced? A: SS Cars produced 308 examples of the SS 100 from 1936 to 1940.Q: What engines did the 1938 SS Cars SS 100 have? A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4250 RPM Inline 4 (1776 cc | 108.4 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4500 RPM Straight 6 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 102 HP (75.072 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1938 SS Cars SS 100 have? A: The 1938 SS Cars SS 100 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.