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| 1940 Graham Custom Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,130.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,240lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 200 inches | |
| Width | 75 inches | |
| Height | 66 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 3/8 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 1/4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own, L-head | |
| Displacement | 217.8 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.65 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 93@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 25.3 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.27 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & twin lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Pressure with centrifugal pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Steel demountable | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 16 x 4.25 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 14 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | |||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| This model has no running boards. No. produced is total Graham production for year. | |||
| References | |
| Graham (1940) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automobile Topics January 8 1940 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |