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1940 Nash Ambassador 8 Series
Sedan with trunk
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,195.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 3,710lbs
Wheelbase 125 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, Straight 8
Displacement 260.8 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 115@3400
Rated Horsepower 31.2
Torque
Main Bearings 9
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as serial number
Engine No. Location On cowl under hood.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.1 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size 11 1/16 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 1/16 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
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Additional Information
This model has running boards.

Automobile Topics January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Paint Type
Colors Court of Flags Maroon
Aquacade Blue
California Tan
Lagoon Blue
Fountain Lake Green
Clipper Gray
Pacifica Gray
Dove Gray
Romany Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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