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1940 Pontiac Torpedo Series 40-29
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,016.00
No. Produced 31,224
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 121 1/2 inches
Length 200 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type L-head
Displacement 248.9 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 103@3700
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material Chrome nickel steel
Engine Numbers Same as serial number
Engine No. Location On frame front crossmember in back of radiator.
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
Dry plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.3 to 1
Front
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Down-flow cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 1 3/4 Pints
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no.
VIN Description Total Digits: 8
Digits 1: Assembly plant
Digits 2: Engine
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Body style
Digits 4-8: Production number
VIN Location On frame front crossmember in back of radiator.
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Additional Information
Running boards are optional on this model. No. produced includes all models in this series.

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
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Automobile Topics January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Ridge Green
Parma Wine
St. Clair Blue
Sherwood Gray
Daytona Beige
Sand Beige
Nottingham Gray
Renfrew Gray
Glacier Blue
Ludington Green
Glyndon Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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