1953 Buick Special Tourback Sedan Dynaflow specifications

1953 Buick Special Tourback Sedan Dynaflow data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3086 mm 121.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1575 mm 62 inches
Length 5230 mm 205.9 inches
Width 2032 mm 80 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Buick
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 4.3 litre
4315 cc
(263.317 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.96 × 104.77 mm
3.19 × 4.12 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.77
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 22.5 kW/litre
30.5 ps/litre
30.1 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Engine construction cast iron block
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.6:1
Fuel system 1 Carter carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 539.38 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 I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front 7.60-15 4 ply
Tyres rear 7.60-15 4 ply
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 2 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.60
general
Carfolio.com ID349767
Production total
Model code 48D 53-4311D
Model family Series 40
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Buick Special Tourback Sedan Dynaflow added 2013-07-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Buick Special - Series 40 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4315 cm3/263.3cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4315 cm3/263.3cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4315 cm3/263.3cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4315 cm3/263.3cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4315 cm3/263.3cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
Cars similar to the 1953 Buick Special Tourback Sedan Dynaflow
Bugatti Type 101 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3257 cm3/198.8cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3855 cm3/235.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4MP 3468 cm3/211.6cuin 139 PS 137 bhp 102 kW 1880 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3468 cm3/211.6cuin 139 PS 137 bhp 102 kW 1857 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3776 cm3/230.4cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3776 cm3/230.4cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3776 cm3/230.4cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3776 cm3/230.4cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3776 cm3/230.4cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 3776 cm3/230.4cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
Ford Crestline Fordor Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3908 cm3/238.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3798 cm3/231.8cuin 128 PS 126 bhp 94 kW 1533 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1770 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1860 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1910 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1810 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4385 cm3/267.6cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1727 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR A 4385 cm3/267.6cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW