1904 Buick Model B

The Buick Model B is a rear wheel drive car, with the motor located in the front, and a 2 door tourer bodyshell. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.6 litre, 2 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit develops 15 bhp (15.2 PS/11.2 kW) of power at 1200 rpm. The engine powers the wheels compliments of a 2 speed manual gearbox. Stated weight at the kerb is 760 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door tourer with 4/5 seats
Weight
760 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
15.2 PS / 15 bhp / 11.2 kW @ 1200 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1904 Buick Model B specifications

1904 Buick Model B data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater tourer
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2108 mm	83 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1422 mm	56 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight	760 kg	1676 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Buick
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	2.6 litre 2606 cc (159.028 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	114.3 × 127 mm 4.5 × 5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.9
Valve gear	2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	15.2 PS (15 bhp) (11.2 kW) at 1200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	4.3 kW/litre 5.8 ps/litre 5.8 bhp/litre 0.09 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	1 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	1303 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	Higher is better 20.01 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 PS/kg 14.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.01 kW/kg 19.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 67.95 kg/kW 113.49 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	28 x 3
Tyres rear	28 x 3
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	2 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	115423
Production total	27
Model code
RAC rating	16.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1904 Buick Model B added 2003-10-27. Last modified 2013-04-13.