(1939 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1939 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 60 Century | Issued until | |
| Serie | 60 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5169 mm / 203.5 in / 203.5 in | Ground clearance | 197 mm / 7.8 in / 7.8 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1829 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.62 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1780 kg / 3924 lb / 3924 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 3188 mm / 125.5 in / 125.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1481 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1481 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.3 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 109.5 mm / 4.31 in / 4.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.8 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5231 cm3 / 319.2 cu in / 319.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 653.88 cm3/cylinder / 39.902 cu in/cylinder / 39.902 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 105.1 kW / 142.9 hp / 142.9 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 103.7 kW / 141.0 bhp / 141.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 27.0 kW/l / 0.602 bhp/cu in / 0.602 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Wilson pre-selector | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 79.21 kW/ton / 107.70 bhp/ton / 107.70 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick 60 Century
