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Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.10 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.5 litre 3531 cc (215.475 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power 152.1 PS (150.0 bhp) (111.9 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph 8.50 s
0-60 mph 11.20 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.70 s @ 73.00
Standing km
Top speed 169 km/h (105 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 120.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 298.0 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 1060.5 kPa (153.8 psi)
Specific torque 84.4 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2845 mm
wheelbase 112 in
Length (milimeters) 4785 mm
Length (inches) 188.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1811 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1334 mm
Height (inches) 52.5 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1247 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2749 lb
Weight distribuiton 53.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 59.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 6.200
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres 6.50-13
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.36

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made 18339
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1960 Buick Special PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1960

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