Type
4/5S SAL
Wheelbase
3556 mm 140 in
Length
5575 mm 219.5 in
Width
1918 mm 75.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.57
Ground clearance
213 mm 8.4 in
Kerb weight
2184 kg 4815 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
64.56 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.
Track: Rear
LA.CS.
Transmission
3M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.55
RAC rating
37.8
year
1939