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Background grid BMW 3 Cabriolet 1986-1994 Buick Special Sedan 1939-1940
Spec height1 1.37 m 2
1 1.724 m Spec height1
 + 35.4 cm
2 1.645 m Spec width2
+ 18.9 cm 1 1.834 m Spec width2
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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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Rear 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 18.9 cm wider and 35.4 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
515.8 cm
+83.3
Length
432.5 cm
183.4 cm
+18.9
Width2
164.5 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
172.4 cm
+35.4
Height1
137 cm
304.8 cm
+47.8
Wheelbase
257 cm
19.2 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1735 kg
+43%
Weight4,6
1220 kg
5
Seats max.
5
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
312 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3173940
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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