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1940 Oldsmobile 60 Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $899.00
No. Produced 24,422
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 403519
Weight 3,100lbs
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type L-head
Displacement 229.7 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 1/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 95@3400
Rated Horsepower 28.4
Torque 180@1400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On front of block above water pump and on plate on end of floor board inside right front door.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single 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 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 17.75 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Additional Information
This model has running boards. Hydra-Matic Drive is an optional extra.

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Topics January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Titian Maroon
Prospero Red
Egyptian Ivory
Cherburg Blue
Vagabond Blue
Mercury Blue
Autumn Gold
Catalina Gray
Lorado Gray
Sierra Gray
Shirvan Green Light
Shirvan Green
Garnet Red Maroon
Deauville Tan
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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