Specifications for Buick Special Convertible 4.3 Manual, 122hp, 1951 3-speed




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Engine & Performance

Engine Specification
Power
89 kW
Horsepower
122 hp (120 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Torque
298 Nm
Torque
220 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.6 l
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Displacement
4,315 cc / 4.3 l
Displacement
263.3 cu in
Cylinders
8 Cyl. / 2 V per Cyl.
Bore
78.58 mm
Stroke
104.78 mm
Compression Ratio
6.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gear Ratio
 
1st Gear
2.67 :1
2nd Gear
1.66 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.91 :1
Reverse
3.02 :1
Fuel
General
Fuel
Petrol
Tank Volume
72 l
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
 
Independent
Double Wishbone

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior
Length
5,202 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
1,659 mm
Track, Front
1,501 mm
Track, Rear
1,499 mm
Wheel Base
3,086 mm
Overhang, Front
851 mm
Overhang, Rear
1,265 mm
Turning Circle
12.04 m
Ground Clearance
173 mm
Interior
Head Room, Front
892 mm
Head Room, Rear
884 mm
Leg Room, Front
1,100 mm
Leg Room, Rear
1,008 mm
Weight
Curb Weight
1,737 kg

Exterior

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Number of Doors
2
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Chrome
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Optional
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Front
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel

Interior

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
AM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
Interior Storage
Storage Compartments
 
Glove Compartment
Light
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
Analogue
Optional
Carpets
Yes
Material
Textile
Ashtray
Yes
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
19.8 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Optional
Design
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
General
Number of Seats
6
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Adjustments, Driver
 
Seat Depth
Yes
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes

Other

Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Generation)
284,603