These are standard specifications for the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; sliding gear; column shift
Chassis # G392457
Engine # G159096
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1939 - 1942 |
| Coach Work : | Mid-State Body Company |
| Price : | $865-$1,045 |
| Weight : | 3290 lbs | 1492.319 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Downdraft carburetor | |
3 Manual Synchromesh; sliding gear; column shift
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1940 : | 192,692 |
| Total 1940 Series 70 production : | 78,865 |
| 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 | |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 22,486 |
| Business Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : | 4,337 |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : | 8,505 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 3 P : | 1,070 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 42,467 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P (by Mid-State Body Company) : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.8 in | 5074 mm. |
| Height : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Business Coupe
| Price : | $865 |
| Weight : | 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.8 in | 5074 mm. |
| Height : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Club Coupe
| Price : | $900 |
| Weight : | 3190 lbs | 1446.96 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.8 in | 5074 mm. |
| Height : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $915 |
| Weight : | 3190 lbs | 1446.96 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.8 in | 5074 mm. |
| Height : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $960 |
| Weight : | 3230 lbs | 1465.103 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.8 in | 5074 mm. |
| Height : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Station Wagon by Mid-State Body Company
Chassis # G392457
Engine # G159096
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| Coachwork : | Mid-State Body Company |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.8 in | 5074 mm. |
| Height : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semi-floating, hypoid axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16 x 6.50 |
| Wheels : | Pressed steel |
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 has a length of 199.75 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 cost when new?A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 cost approximately $865 to $1,045 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Business Coupe, Club Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 have? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 had 16 x 6.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 have? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 had Pressed steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1940? A: Oldsmobile produced 192,692 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many 1940 Series 70s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 78,865 examples of the Series 70 in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 was a Inline 6L-Head (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 have? A: The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; sliding gear; column shift gearbox.