1955 Buick Super 4DR Sedan

Vehicle Description

Buick Series 50 Super 4-Door Sedan, model year 1955, version for North America U.S. (up to November)

4-door sedan body type RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 3-speed gearbox petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 5272 cm3 / 321.7 cui, advertised power: 176 kW / 236 hp / 239 PS ( SAE ), torque: 447 Nm / 330 lb-ft. characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5484 mm / 215.9 in, width: 2032 mm / 80 in, wheelbase: 3226 mm / 127 in reference weights: shipping weight 1878 kg / 4140 lbs estimated curb weight: 1960 kg / 4320 lbs.

how fast is this car ? top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph) (theoretical);

accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.7 s; 0- 100 km/h 10.3 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.5 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com)

fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 18.7 l/100km / 15.1 mpg (imp.) / 12.6 mpg (U.S.) / 5.3 km/l

Engine manufacturer: GM Buick Fireball V-8 322

Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type: petrol (gasoline)

Fuel system: carburetor

Charge system: naturally aspirated

Valves per cylinder: 2

Valves timing:

Additional features: Carter 2179 or 2358 4-barrel

Cylinders alignment: V 8

Displacement: 5272 cm3 / 321.7 cui

Horsepower gross: 176 kW / 239 PS / 236 hp (SAE)