Buick Series 40 1936 specs
General information
| Model: | Buick Series 40 |
| Year: | 1936 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Buick |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 8 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 3824 ccm |
| Max power: | 92.7 PS (69 kW) at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 285 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 78.6 x 98.5 mm (3.1 x 3.9 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 129 km/h (80.2 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0648 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Front tire dimensions: | P215/75-R15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | P215/75-R15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1430 kg (3152.6 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4980 mm (196.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3230 mm (127.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 95 litres (25.1 gallons) |






















