Type

2+2 FHC

Number of doors

2

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.5 in

Track: Front

1295 mm 51 in

Track: Rear

1295 mm 51 in

Length

4115 mm 162 in

Width

1600 mm 63 in

Height

1321 mm 52 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.71

Fuel capacity

63.6 litres 14 UK Gal 16.8 US Gal

Bore

88.90 mm

Cylinders

V-8

Displacement

3.5 litre3532 cc(215.536 cu in)

Compression ratio

10.50:1

Fuel system

2 Ro carbs

Maximum power

182.5 PS (180.0 bhp) (134.2 kW)@ 5000 rpm

Specific output

51 bhp/litre0.84 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

285.0 Nm (210 ft?�·lb) (29.1 kgm)@ 3500 rpm

bmep

1014 kPa (147.1 psi)

Specific torque

80.69 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Buick

Main bearings

5

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

1.25

Unitary capacity

441.5 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

cam & peg

Suspension

front I.CS.

Tyres: Front

5.50 x 15

Tyres: Rear

5.90 x 15

Brakes F/R

Di/Dr

Brake ∅: Front

279 mm

Brake ∅: Rear

229 mm

Transmission

4OD

Top gear ratio

0.81

Final drive ratio

3.73

RAC rating

39.2

year

1961