Type
4/5S SAL
Wheelbase
3391 mm 133.5 in
Track: Front
1513 mm 59.6 in
Track: Rear
1513 mm 59.6 in
Length
5423 mm 213.5 in
Width
1918 mm 75.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.6
Ground clearance
197 mm 7.8 in
Kerb weight
2032 kg 4480 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
69.39 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.
Transmission
3WP
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.18
RAC rating
37.8
year
1939