(1936 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1936 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Series 40 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 40 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | Ground clearance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Length/wheelbase ratio | ||
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1700 kg / 3748 lb / 3748 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2997 mm / 118.0 in / 118.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 78.6 mm / 3.09 in / 3.09 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 98.5 mm / 3.88 in / 3.88 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.8 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3824 cm3 / 233.4 cu in / 233.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 478.00 cm3/cylinder / 29.169 cu in/cylinder / 29.169 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 69.4 kW / 94.4 hp / 94.4 hp at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 68.4 kW / 93.0 bhp / 93.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 24.3 kW/l / 0.541 bhp/cu in / 0.541 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 12.00 s / 12.00 s / 12.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 129 km/h / 80 mph / 80 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 54.71 kW/ton / 74.38 bhp/ton / 74.38 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Series 40
