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1954 - Buick - Series 70 Roadmaster

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Series 70 Roadmaster 1954
General Information
Make Buick
Model Series 70 Roadmaster
Production Year 1954
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code 72R
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3226 mm     (127 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 5507 mm     (216,8 in)
Width 2029 mm     (79,9 in)
Height 1588 mm     (62,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1983 kg     (4367,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72 litre   (15,8 Imp gal ,  19 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5276 cc     (321,96 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 81,35 mm     (3,2 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 659,5 cc/cylinder    (40,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 St carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 200 HP     (149,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 410 N.m     (302,6 lb.ft ,  41,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 347,4 N.m    (4100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 100,9 HP/ton    (75,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,9 HP/litre    (28,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 161 km/h   (100,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,4 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 6 x 15
Wheels (rear) 6 x 15
Tyres (front) 8.00-15
Tyres (rear) 8.00-15