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| 1936 Buick Special Series 36-40 | ||
| Sport Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $820.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,597 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 2-4 | |
| Model Number | 36-46S | |
| Weight | 3,180lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | 193.5 inches | |
| Width | 70.625 inches | |
| Height | 70.25 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 1/8 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 57.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | ||
| Displacement | 233 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/32 & 3 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.55 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 93@3200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.6 | |
| Torque | 183@1900 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 4-2995239 to 4-3166224 | |
| Engine No. Location | Right side of block, just below head. | |
| Lubrication | Force feed | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Duplex downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.94 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.66 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.78 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.44 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & double 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 | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Circulating water pump | ||
| Radiator | Vee cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Steel spoke | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Motor Wheel | ||
| Wheel Size | 16 x 4.5 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | Optional | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 7 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 13.25 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pounds | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 2,830,899 to 2,999,496 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on right side of frame, behind front wheel. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automobile Trade Journal January 1936 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Casino Beige | |
| Musketeer Blue | ||
| Francis Cream | ||
| Moderne Gray | ||
| Ballue Brown | ||
| Touraine Green | ||
| Trouvill Blue | ||
| Cardinal Maroon | ||
| Chateau Green | ||
| Chancellor Gray | ||
| Aurora Red | ||
| Chessylite Blue | ||
| Cream Medium | ||
| Carteret Red | ||
| Oriental Green | ||
| Pimpernel Scarlet | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |