Buick Special 1949–1954

2 generation
No photos yet5.3 MT (180 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5277 cm3 Gasoline
Power180 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States
Series
CoupeSedan
Trim
5.3 MT (180 hp)5.3 MT RWD (180 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Max power (kW)132 kW
Engine power179 PS
Engine power180 hp
Valves per cylinder2
Capacity5277 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle81.3 mm
Compression ratio9
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1623 mm
Width2032 mm
Wheelbase3086 mm
Number of seater5
Length5230 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11.6 s
Fuel80
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

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