Type
4/5S SAL
Wheelbase
3188 mm 125.5 in
Track: Front
1481 mm 58.3 in
Track: Rear
1481 mm 58.3 in
Length
5169 mm 203.5 in
Width
1829 mm 72 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.62
Ground clearance
197 mm 7.8 in
Kerb weight
1780 kg 3924 lb
Bore
87.31 mm
Cylinders
S-8
Displacement
5.2 litre5231 cc(319.215 cu in)
Maximum power
143 PS (141.0 bhp) (105.1 kW)@ 3600 rpm
Specific output
27 bhp/litre0.44 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Buick
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.8
Unitary capacity
653.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
79.21 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.
Transmission
3WP
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.90
RAC rating
37.8
year
1939