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

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.52 × 97.79mm
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 2 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5724cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99

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): 1115.3kPa

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

Specific torque(Gross): 88.75 Nm/litre, 1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 715.5cc
Model code: 44865
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 48.9 bhp/litre0.8 bhp/cu in
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 46.2
maximum power output(Gross): 284 PS (280 bhp) (209 kW)at 4600 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 508 Nm (375 ft·lb) (51.8 kgm)at 3200 rpm

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