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Buick Series 53

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 81.35 mm 4 in × 3.2 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.3 litre 5276 cc (321.961 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 132.12 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1102.8 kPa (159.9 psi)
Specific torque 87.76 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 659.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3226 mm
wheelbase 127 in
Length (milimeters) 5423 mm
Length (inches) 213.5 in
Width (milimeters) 2032 mm
Width (inches) 80 in
Height (milimeters) 1530 mm
Height (inches) 60.2 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1930 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4255 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 13.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.58

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Buick Series 53 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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