(1970 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | GSX 455 | Issued until | |
| Serie | GS | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5131 mm / 202.0 in / 202.0 in | Ground clearance | 163 mm / 6.4 in / 6.4 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1963 mm / 77.3 in / 77.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Height | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1757 kg / 3874 lb / 3874 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1527 mm / 60.1 in / 60.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 in | Fuel capacity | 76 l / 16.7 UK gal / 20.0 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 | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 109.5 mm / 4.31 in / 4.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.1 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.1 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 7466 cm3 / 455.6 cu in / 455.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 933.25 cm3/cylinder / 56.950 cu in/cylinder / 56.950 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 261.0 kW / 354.9 hp / 354.9 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 691.0 Nm / 509.7 lbft / 509.7 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 257.4 kW / 350.0 bhp / 350.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 46.9 kW/l / 1.045 bhp/cu in / 1.045 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 92.55 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.42 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 199.20 kW/ton / 270.84 bhp/ton / 270.84 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 | 5.6 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.00 x 15 | Wheels rear | 7.00 x 15 |
| Tyres front | G60-15 | Tyres rear | G60-15 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | drum,S |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick GSX 455
