(1951 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1951 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | XP-300 | Issued until | |
| Serie | XP-300 | Number made | 1 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4890 mm / 192.5 in / 192.5 in | Ground clearance | 168 mm / 6.6 in / 6.6 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Height | 1356 mm / 53.4 in / 53.4 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2946 mm / 116.0 in / 116.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1501 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | Stroke | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3535 cm3 / 215.7 cu in / 215.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 441.88 cm3/cylinder / 26.965 cu in/cylinder / 26.965 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | S | Max. output power | 249.8 kW / 339.6 hp / 339.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | at | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 246.4 kW / 335.0 bhp / 335.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 94.8 kW/l / 2.112 bhp/cu in / 2.112 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| 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 | 12.00 m / 39.37 ft / 39.37 ft | |
| Suspension front | I. | Suspension rear | dD.CS. |
| Wheels front | 6.0L x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.0L x 15 |
| Tyres front | 7.10 x 15 | Tyres rear | 7.10 x 15 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | 229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick XP-300
