1916 Buick Four Roadster specifications

1916 Buick Four Roadster data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 878 kg 1936 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Buick
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.8 litre
2785 cc
(169.951 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85.72 × 120.65 mm
3.37 × 4.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.71
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 35.5 PS (35 bhp) (26.1 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 9.4 kW/litre
12.7 ps/litre
12.6 bhp/litre
0.21 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 696.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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 Higher is better
40.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
29.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
39.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
33.64 kg/kW
56.19 lb/bhp
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 31 x 4
Tyres rear 31 x 4
Brakes F/R -/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID340219
Production total
Model code D-4-34
Model family Series D
RAC rating 18.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1916 Buick Four Roadster added 2013-06-22.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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