Car Specs

1968 Buick Custom Sportwagon

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Chassis Code: Series 44000

Build Start: 1968

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1968
Model Variant: Series 44000
Chassis Code: Series 44000

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3073mm
Track/tread (rear): 1499mm
Width: 1920mm
Track/tread (front): 1507mm
Length: 5438mm
Height: 1494mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75.8litres

Body Details

Body Type: 7/8 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 102.62 × 99.06mm
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: automatic
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 6.6 litre (6555cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.04
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1142.6kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 8.55 x 14
Tyres Rear: 8.55 x 14

Other

RAC rating: 52.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 51.9 bhp/litre0.85 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 90.92 Nm/litre, 1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 819.38cc
Model code: 44865
Number of doors: 5
maximum power output(Gross): 345 PS (340 bhp) (254 kW)at 5000 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 596 Nm (440 ft·lb) (60.8 kgm)at 3200 rpm

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