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Background grid BMW 8 Cabriolet 2022-2025 Buick Special Sedan 1939-1940
Spec height1 53.3 in 2
1 67.9 in Spec height1
 + 14.61 in
1 + 2.56 in
+ 2.87 in 2 75.1 in Spec width2
1 72.2 in 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 8-Series Cabriolet M8 2022 - 2025
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BMW
8-Series
Cabriolet M8
Gen. 2.1 | 2022 - 2025
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBuick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 vs. BMW 8-Series M8 (F91) Cabriolet M8 2022


Dimensions & Specifications | Buick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 is 2.87 in narrower and 14.61 in higher compared to BMW 8-Series M8 (F91) Cabriolet M8 2022. It has 2.6 in more ground clearance.

Full-size
+1
Size class
Mid-size
203.1 in
+11.5
Length
191.6 in
72.2 in
Width2
75.1 in
+2.9
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
84.13 in
67.9 in
+14.6
Height1
53.3 in
120 in
+8.7
Wheelbase
111.3 in
7.6 in
+2.6
Ground clearance3
5 in
3825 lbs
Weight4,6
4629.7 lbs
+21%
5
+1
Seats max.
4
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
12.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
12.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Luxury
+1
€ --
Price EU7
€ 191500
$ 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
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
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