1940 Chevy Specifications

The Chevrolet was redesigned for 1940 with a new, more sophisticated look. It's grille reminded people of Buicks. In 1940 the cars were slightly larger, and there were three models to choose from: the Master 85, Master Deluxe and the Special Deluxe.

Engine

• All of the Chevys had the same engine, a 216.5 cubic inch inline six cylinder that produced 85 horsepower at 3,200 rpm. The compression ratio was 6.25 to 1. A three-speed manual transmission was used in all the Chevrolets

Models

• The Super Deluxe was the top of the line, with the most luxurious appointments. It was the best seller. Second was the Master Deluxe. The Master 85 was the lower-end car and was rather bare in appearance. The Master 85 prices ranged from $659 to $903, the Master Deluxe was priced at $684 to $766 and the Special Deluxe sold for $720 to $934.

Dimensions

• The 1940 Chevy had a 113-inch wheelbase and overall length was 192 inches. The car rode on 6-by-16-inch tires and had a 16-gallon gas tank.