1957 Buick Series 53 Specifications

Specifications: 1957 Buick Series 53

Specifications: 1957 Buick Series 53

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

USA

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1957

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

51.2

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

4

Front Track:

1499 mm, 59 in

Rear Track:

1581 mm, 62.2 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

5423 mm, 213.5 in

Total Width:

2032 mm, 80 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1530 mm, 60.2 in

Wheelbase:

3226 mm, 127 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.68

Ground Clearance:

165 mm, 6.5 in

Kerb Weight:

1930 Kg, 4255 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Engine Manufacturer:

GM

Capacity:

5.3 Litre, 5276cc (321.961 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 x Carter Carburettor

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

101.60 mm × 81.35 mm, 4 in × 3.2 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.25

Power:

258.5 PS (255 bhp) (190.2 kW) @ 4400 rpm

Specific Output :

48.3 bhp per litre, 0.79 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

463.0 Nm (341 ft·lb) (47.2 kgm) @ 3200 rpm

Specific Torque:

87.76 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1102.8 kPa (159.9 psi)

Compression Ratio:

9.50:1

Fuel Capacity:

72.7 Litres, 16 UK Gal, 19.2 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

659.5cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Automatic

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.58

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

n/a

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

132.12 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

13.10 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Coil Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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