1932 Buick Convertible Coupé Roadster specifications

1932 Buick Convertible Coupé Roadster data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1459 mm 57.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
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 3.8 litre
3775 cc
(230.365 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74.6 × 107.95 mm
2.94 × 4.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 84 PS (82.5 bhp) (62 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque 271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output 16.3 kW/litre
22.2 ps/litre
21.9 bhp/litre
0.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.79 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 5.09:1
Fuel system 1 Marvel carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 902.1 kPa (130.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 471.88 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 5.50 x 18 4 ply
Tyres rear 5.50 x 18 4 ply
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.60
general
Carfolio.com ID327228
Production total
Model code 32-56C
Model family 32-50
RAC rating 27.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1932 Buick Convertible Coupé Roadster added 2013-04-02.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Buick Business - 32-50 models

1932 Buick Business Coupé 32-50 32-56
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3775 cm3/230.4cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW
8 cyl, 3.8ℓ, wb: 2896mm
1932 Buick Convertible Phaeton 32-50 32-58C
tourer FR 3M 3775 cm3/230.4cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW
8 cyl, 3.8ℓ, wb: 2896mm
1932 Buick Sedan 32-50 32-57
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3775 cm3/230.4cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW
8 cyl, 3.8ℓ, wb: 2896mm
1932 Buick Special Coupé 32-50 32-56S
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3775 cm3/230.4cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW
8 cyl, 3.8ℓ, wb: 2896mm
1932 Buick Special Sedan 32-50 32-57S
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3775 cm3/230.4cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW
8 cyl, 3.8ℓ, wb: 2896mm
1932 Buick Sport Phaeton 32-50 32-55
4 door tourer FR 3M 3775 cm3/230.4cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW
8 cyl, 3.8ℓ, wb: 2896mm
1932 Buick Victoria Coupé 32-50 32-58
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3775 cm3/230.4cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW
8 cyl, 3.8ℓ, wb: 2896mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
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6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4824mm, wb: 2845mm
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4705mm, wb: 2845mm
1934 Terraplane Special Six Compartment Victoria K
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4705mm, wb: 2845mm
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4705mm, wb: 2845mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4705mm, wb: 2845mm
1934 Terraplane Special Six Coupé K
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4705mm, wb: 2845mm
1934 Terraplane Special Six Standard Roadster K
2 door roadster FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4705mm, wb: 2845mm
1930 Willys-Knight Great Six Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4176 cm3/254.8cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW
6 cyl, 4.2ℓ, wb: 3048mm
1930 Willys-Knight Great Six Five Passenger Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4176 cm3/254.8cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW
6 cyl, 4.2ℓ, wb: 3048mm
1930 Willys-Knight Great Six Roadster
2 door roadster FR 3M 4176 cm3/254.8cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW
6 cyl, 4.2ℓ, wb: 3048mm