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| 1937 Buick Special Series 40 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $995.00 | |
| No. Produced | 22,517 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 37-47 | |
| Weight | 3,510lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 199 11/16 inches | |
| Width | 72 inches | |
| Height | 39 3/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 1/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | OHV | |
| Displacement | 248 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/32 & 4 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.7 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 100@3200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.6 | |
| Torque | 196@2000 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.40 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 2999497 to 3219847 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On right frame side rail, behind front wheel. | ||
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