1936 Buick Century Convertible Coupé specifications

1936 Buick Century Convertible Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3099 mm 122 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Buick
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 5.2 litre
5247 cc
(320.192 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87.31 × 109.54 mm
3.44 × 4.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.8
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque 323 Nm (238 ft·lb) (32.9 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output 17.1 kW/litre
23.2 ps/litre
22.9 bhp/litre
0.37 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 61.56 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Stromberg EE22 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 773.6 kPa (112.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 655.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 15 x 7.00
Tyres rear 15 x 7.00
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID340659
Production total
Model code 66C
Model family Series 60
RAC rating 37.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1936 Buick Century Convertible Coupé added 2013-06-23.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Buick Century - Series 60 models

1957 Buick Century Series 60 61/57-4669
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5957 cm3/363.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 5293mm, wb: 3099mm
1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon Series 60 69/57-4682
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 2A 5957 cm3/363.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 5293mm, wb: 3099mm
1957 Buick Century Convertible Series 60 66C/57-4667
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5957 cm3/363.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 5293mm, wb: 3099mm
1957 Buick Century Riviera Series 60 63/57-4639
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5957 cm3/363.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 5293mm, wb: 3099mm
1957 Buick Century Riviera Series 60 66R/57-4637
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5957 cm3/363.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 5293mm, wb: 3099mm
1936 Buick Century Sedan Series 60 61
Buick Century Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, wb: 3099mm
1936 Buick Century Sport Coupé Series 60 665
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, wb: 3099mm
1936 Buick Century Victoria Coupé Series 60 68
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, wb: 3099mm
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