(1960 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Special | Issued until | |
| Serie | Special | Number made | 18339 |
| 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 | 4785 mm / 188.4 in / 188.4 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1811 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1247 kg / 2749 lb / 2749 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 % |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Fuel capacity | 59 l / 13.0 UK gal / 15.6 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 | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3531 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 441.38 cm3/cylinder / 26.935 cu in/cylinder / 26.935 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 111.9 kW / 152.1 hp / 152.1 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 298.0 Nm / 219.8 lbft / 219.8 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 110.3 kW / 150.0 bhp / 150.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 42.5 kW/l / 0.947 bhp/cu in / 0.947 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 84.40 Nm/l / 0.738 lbft/cu in / 0.738 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.36 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 169 km/h / 105 mph / 105 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 11.20 s / 11.20 s / 11.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 120.29 kW/ton / 163.55 bhp/ton / 163.55 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 | 17.70 s / 17.70 s / 17.70 s (top 73 km/h / 45 mph / 45 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 6.2 | Turning circle | 11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.50-13 | Tyres rear | 6.50-13 |
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Special
