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Buick Wildcat

(1985 model)

Brief specs of 1985 Buick Wildcat

1-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3800 cm3 / 231.9 cu in / 231.9 cu in, 171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 332.0 N·m / 244.9 lb·ft / 244.9 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 289 km/h / 180 mph / 180 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BuickIssued from1985
ModelWildcatIssued until
SerieWildcatNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBuickCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors1
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4387 mm / 172.7 in / 172.7 inTotal (curb) weight1320 kg / 2910 lb / 2910 lb
Width1834 mm / 72.2 in / 72.2 inDry weight
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in / 43.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2591 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inWeight distribution (front)35.0 % / 35.0 % / 35.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity57 l / 12.5 UK gal / 15.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.73 m2 / 18.6 sq ft / 18.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerBuickValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplySFiEngine displacement3800 cm3 / 231.9 cu in / 231.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity633.33 cm3/cylinder / 38.648 cu in/cylinder / 38.648 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque332.0 N·m / 244.9 lb·ft / 244.9 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)108.3 kW / 145.2 hp / 145.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output45.1 kW/l / 0.992 bhp/cu in / 0.992 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque87.4 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.7
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed289 km/h / 180 mph / 180 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 sPower-to-weight ratio174.2 kW/ton / 132.0 bhp/ton / 132.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Coil springs
Wheels front8 x 16Wheels rear9 x 16
Tyres front225/50 VR 16Tyres rear225/50 VR 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Wildcat

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