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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Special 1960
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| General Information |
| Make |
Buick |
| Model |
Special |
| Production Year |
1960 |
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| Designer |
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| Production Number |
18339 |
| Model Code |
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| Model Family |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
4/5S SAL |
| Number of Doors |
4 |
| Wheelbase |
2845 mm (112 in) |
| Front Track |
1422 mm (56 in) |
| Rear Track |
1422 mm (56 in) |
| Length |
4785 mm (188,4 in) |
| Width |
1811 mm (71,3 in) |
| Height |
1334 mm (52,5 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,68 |
| Weight |
1247 kg (2746,7 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%53 / %47 |
| Fuel Capacity |
59,1 litre (13 Imp gal , 15,6 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Cx |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Buick |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
OHV |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
V-8 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 16 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
3531 cc (215,48 cu in) |
| Bore |
88,9 mm (3,5 in) |
| Stroke |
71,1 mm (2,8 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,25 |
| Unitary Capacity |
441,38 cc/cylinder (26,93 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
5 |
| Compression Ratio |
8,8 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
1 Ro carb |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
150 HP (111,9 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
4400 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
298 N.m (219,9 lb.ft , 30,4 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
2400 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
242,8 N.m (4400 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
120,3 HP/ton (89,7 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
42,5 HP/litre (31,7 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
8,5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
11,2 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
17,7 s @ 117 km/h (73 mph) |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
169 km/h (105 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
3A |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,36 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
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| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
6,2 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
11,3 m (37,1 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.CS. |
| Suspension (rear) |
LA.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
6.50-13 |
| Tyres (rear) |
6.50-13 |
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