1938 Buick Century Touring Sedan specifications

1938 Buick Century Touring Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3200 mm 126 inches
Track/tread (front) 1481 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Length 5170 mm 203.5 inches
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
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 143 PS (141 bhp) (105 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque 365 Nm (269 ft·lb) (37.2 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 20 kW/litre
27.2 ps/litre
26.9 bhp/litre
0.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.56 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.35:1
Fuel system 1 Marvel CD2 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 874.2 kPa (126.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
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 ID340934
Production total
Model code 61
Model family Series 60
RAC rating 37.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Buick Century Touring Sedan added 2013-06-23.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Buick Century - Series 60 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5245 cm3/320.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5245 cm3/320.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5245 cm3/320.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW
4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5247 cm3/320.2cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW
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sedan/​saloon FR 4453 cm3/271.7cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1981 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6900 cm3/421.1cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5235 cm3/319.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5235 cm3/319.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door landaulette FR 3M 5235 cm3/319.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
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