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Background grid BMW 3 Cabriolet 1986-1994 Buick Special Sedan 1939-1940
Spec height1 53.9 in 2
1 67.9 in Spec height1
 + 13.94 in
2 170.3 in Spec length
+ 32.8 in 1 203.1 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Buick Special Sedan 1939 - 1940
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Buick
Special
Sedan
Gen. 2.4 | 1939 - 1940
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
BMW 3-Series Cabriolet 1986 - 1994
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BMW
3-Series
Cabriolet
Gen. 2.1 | 1986 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBuick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 vs. BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Buick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 is 32.8 in longer and 13.94 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
203.1 in
+32.8
Length
170.3 in
72.2 in
+7.4
Width2
64.8 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
67.9 in
+14
Height1
53.9 in
120 in
+18.8
Wheelbase
101.2 in
7.6 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3825 lbs
+43%
Weight4,6
2689.6 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
11 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 22138
$ 996
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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