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1940 Plymouth De Luxe 8 Series P10
Sedan with Auxiliary Seats
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,005.00
No. Produced 1,179
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 4
Passengers 7
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 117 inches
Length 180 3/4 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 201.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.7 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 84@3600
Rated Horsepower 23.4
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Prefix P10-P10X
Engine No. Location
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9 1/4 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.1 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size 6 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Steel disc
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/4 Pints
Cooling System 14 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 1/4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 10883001 to 11122538
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door hinge post. Add'l serial nos. 3242501 to 3269066; 20063001 to 20104165; 9607611
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Additional Information
Wheelbase is 137 inches. This model has running boards. Add 32 lbs. to the weight of models with running boards

Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Low Priced Beauty with the Luxury Ride (1940)Horseless 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 Plymouth GunMetal
Hampton Beige
Boatswain Blue
Amphibian Green
Aviator Blue
Airwing Green
Regal Maroon
Vineyard Green
Norfleet Green
Charlotte Cream
Coronet Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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