Specifications for Buick Special Estate Wagon 4.3 V8 Automatic, 191hp, 1955 2-speed




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Engine & Performance

Engine Specification
Power
140 kW
Horsepower
191 hp (188 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Torque
347 Nm
Torque
256 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.6 l
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Displacement
4,326 cc / 4.3 l
Displacement
264 cu in
Cylinders
8 Cyl. / 2 V per Cyl.
Bore
92.08 mm
Stroke
81.28 mm
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
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
Automatic, 2-speed
Gear Ratio
 
1st Gear
1.82 :1
2nd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.6 :1
Reverse
1.82 :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
5,232 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,537 mm
Track, Front
1,499 mm
Track, Rear
1,499 mm
Wheel Base
3,099 mm
Overhang, Front
897 mm
Overhang, Rear
1,236 mm
Turning Circle
12.68 m
Ground Clearance
161 mm
Interior
Head Room, Front
904 mm
Head Room, Rear
864 mm
Leg Room, Front
1,074 mm
Leg Room, Rear
1,062 mm
Weight
Curb Weight
1,828 kg

Exterior

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Number of Doors
4
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Windows
Tinted Windows
Optional
Front
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel

Interior

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Number of Vents, Front
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
FM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
Interior Storage
Storage Compartments
 
Glove Compartment
Light
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Material
Rubber | Textile
Ashtray
Yes
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Hydraulic
Optional
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
23.6 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Optional
Design
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
General
Number of Seats
6
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Vinyl
Front Seats
Adjustments, Driver
 
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
4
Adjustments, Passenger
 
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
4
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Back Seat
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Number of Seats
3

Safety & Security

Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional

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)
381,249