1960 Buick Special Specifications

Specifications: 1960 Buick Special

Specifications: 1960 Buick Special

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

USA

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1960

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

18339

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

39.2

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

4

Front Track:

1422 mm, 56 in

Rear Track:

1422 mm, 56 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4785 mm, 188.4 in

Total Width:

1811 mm, 71.3 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1334 mm, 52.5 in

Wheelbase:

2845 mm, 112 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.68

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

1247 Kg, 2749 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

53.00 %

Engine

Capacity:

3.5 Litre, 3531cc (215.475 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 Rochester Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

88.90 mm × 71.10 mm, 3.5 in × 2.8 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.25

Power:

152.1 PS (150 bhp) / 111.9 kW @ 4400 rpm

Specific Output :

42.5 bhp per litre, 0.7 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

298.0 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) @ 2400 rpm

Specific Torque:

84.4 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1060.5 kPa (153.8 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8.80:1

Fuel Capacity:

59.1 Litres, 13 UK Gal, 15.6 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

441.38cc 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:

5

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:

3.36

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

8.50 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

11.20 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

17.70 s @ 73.00 mph

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

169 Km/h (105 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

120.29 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:

6.200

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

11.30 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:

6.50-13

Rear:

6.50-13

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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