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1971 Buick SportWagon Automatic

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Chassis Code: 43436

Build Start: 1971

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1971
Model Variant: 43436
Chassis Code: 43436

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2946mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1963mm
Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Length: 5403mm
Height: 1392mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 87litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 97.8mm
Specific torque(SAE): 85.28 Nm/litre, 1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.08
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5722cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output(SAE): 33.9 kW/litre46.1 ps/litre, 45.4 bhp/litre0.74 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic

Performance

maximum torque(SAE): 488 Nm (360 ft·lb) (49.8 kgm)at 2800 rpm
maximum power output(SAE): 264 PS (260 bhp) (194 kW)at 4600 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 4 barrel Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.83

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1071.7kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: H78 x 14
Tyres Rear: H78 x 14

Other

RAC rating: 46.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 5
Unitary Capacity: 715.25cc

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