1957 - Buick - Series 53

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Series 53 1957
General Information
Make Buick
Model Series 53
Production Year 1957
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3226 mm     (127 in)
Front Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Rear Track 1581 mm     (62,2 in)
Length 5423 mm     (213,5 in)
Width 2032 mm     (80 in)
Height 1530 mm     (60,2 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1930 kg     (4251,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72,7 litre   (16 Imp gal ,  19,2 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 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 255 HP     (190,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 463 N.m     (341,7 lb.ft ,  47,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 412,7 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 132,1 HP/ton    (98,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,3 HP/litre    (36 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,58 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 13,1 m    (43 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)