(1954 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1954 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Roadmaster | Issued until | |
| Serie | Roadmaster | 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 | 5271 mm / 207.5 in / 207.5 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1834 kg / 4043 lb / 4043 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3086 mm / 121.5 in / 121.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| 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 | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.3 mm / 3.20 in / 3.20 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5230 cm3 / 319.2 cu in / 319.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 653.75 cm3/cylinder / 39.894 cu in/cylinder / 39.894 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 134.2 kW / 182.5 hp / 182.5 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 407.0 Nm / 300.2 lbft / 300.2 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 132.4 kW / 180.0 bhp / 180.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 34.4 kW/l / 0.766 bhp/cu in / 0.766 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 77.82 Nm/l / 0.681 lbft/cu in / 0.681 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.6 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 98.15 kW/ton / 133.45 bhp/ton / 133.45 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 | 12.00 m / 39.37 ft / 39.37 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Roadmaster
