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(1960 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3531 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in, 111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, 298.0 N·m / 219.8 lb·ft / 219.8 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 169 km/h / 105 mph / 105 mph top speed
| 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4785 mm / 188.4 in / 188.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1247 kg / 2749 lb / 2749 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1811 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 59 l / 13.0 UK gal / 15.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.05 m2 / 22.1 sq ft / 22.1 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ro carb | Engine displacement | 3531 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 441.38 cm3/cylinder / 26.935 cu in/cylinder / 26.935 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 298.0 N·m / 219.8 lb·ft / 219.8 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 38.3 kW / 51.4 hp / 51.4 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 31.7 kW/l / 0.696 bhp/cu in / 0.696 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 84.4 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | 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 (97 km/h) | 11.20 s / 11.20 s / 11.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 120.3 kW/ton / 91.1 bhp/ton / 91.1 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | 17.70 s / 17.70 s / 17.70 s (top 73 km/h / 45 mph / 45 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 6.2 | Turning circle | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft / 37.1 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.50-13 | Tyres rear | 6.50-13 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
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