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Buick Roadmaster

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 81.30 mm 4 in × 3.2 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.2 litre 5230 cc (319.154 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 Ca carbs
Maximum power 182.5 PS (180.0 bhp) (134.2 kW) @ 4000 rpm
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 98.15 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 407.0 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 977.9 kPa (141.8 psi)
Specific torque 77.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 653.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3086 mm
wheelbase 121.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5271 mm
Length (inches) 207.5 in
Width (milimeters) 2032 mm
Width (inches) 80 in
Height (milimeters) 1645 mm
Height (inches) 64.8 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1834 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4043 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.60

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 1954 Buick Roadmaster PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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