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Specification sheet for the 1934 Buick Series 40 S.U.P. vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\3\ scan0174 | |
| Date | 10th May 1934 | |
| Page 2 1934 BUICK SERIES 40 S.U.P. SPECIFICATIONS CONDENSED SPECIFICATIONS Wheelbase 117" ( 2.972 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) Number of Cylinders 8 Bore 3-3/32" ( 78.58 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore}) Stroke 3-7/8" ( 98.42 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore}) Piston Displacement 233 cu. ins. ( 3.82 Lts.) * Compression Ratio 5.45 to 1 S.A.E. or R.A.C. Rating 30.63 H.P. Brake H.P. 93 H.P. at 3200 R.P.M. Fuel Tank Capacity 16 gals. ( 60.56 Lts.) Oil System Capacity 6 qts. ( 5.68 Lts.) Transmission Lubricant Capacity 1-3/4 pts. ( .83 Lts.) Rear Axle Lubricant Capacity 3 lbs. ( 1.36 Kgs.) Cooling System Capacity 14 qts. ( 13.25 Lts.) Wheel Diameter 16" ( .406 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) Rim Size 16" x 4.50" Tire Size and Ply 6.25-16 - 4 Tire Pressure Front and Rear 26 lbs. (1.83 Kgs./sq.cm.) Total Braking Area 181.28 sq. ins. (1170 sq.cm.) Tread--Front and Rear 57-1/2" ( 1.46 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) Road Clearance Front Wheel Springs 7-9/16" ( .192 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) Flywheel Housing 8-15/16" ( .227 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) Front Cross Member Reinforcement 9-1/8" ( .232 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) Rear Axle 7-7/8" ( .200 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) Turning Circle Radius--Right & Left 19-1/2' ( 5.94 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ) * Rear Axle Ratio 4.33 to 1 ( 39 - 9 ) * No option. LOCATION OF CAR AND UNIT ASSEMBLY SERIAL NUMBERS Car Model, Fisher Body & Job Numbers, - On plate on right front side of dash. Color and Trim Combination Engine Number - On pad above push rod cover. Frame Number - Right hand side rail at front. Electrical Unit Numbers - On plates attached to respective units. IMPORTANT FEATURES GENERAL Wheelbase 117" Curb Weight--5 Pass. Sedan - 3365 lbs. RIDE Independent Front Wheel Suspension. Air Cushion Tires--16 x 6.25. Balanced Springing & Weight Distri- Ride Stabilizer. bution. Issued:- May 10, 1934. | ||