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Buick Series 70 Roadmaster

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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 St carb
Maximum power 202.8 PS (200.0 bhp) (149.1 kW) @ 4100 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 100.86 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 410.0 Nm (302 ft·lb) (41.8 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 976.5 kPa (141.6 psi)
Specific torque 77.71 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) 5507 mm
Length (inches) 216.8 in
Width (milimeters) 2029 mm
Width (inches) 79.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1588 mm
Height (inches) 62.5 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1983 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4372 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 8.00-15
Wheels 6 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.40

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code 72R
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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