1953 Buick Wildcat specifications

1953 Buick Wildcat data
 
bodywork
Body type2/3 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1499 mm 59 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1499 mm 59 inches
Length 4877 mm 192 inches
Width 2017 mm 79.4 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
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 V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.2 litre
5230 cc
(319.154 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 81.3 mm
4 × 3.2 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 191 PS (188 bhp) (140 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 407 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 26.8 kW/litre
36.4 ps/litre
35.9 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 77.82 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 Carter carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 977.9 kPa (141.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 653.75 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 6½ x 15
Wheel size rear 6½ x 15
Tyres front 7.60-15
Tyres rear 7.60-15
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 ID349723
Production total
Model code 76R 53-4767
Model family Concept
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Buick Wildcat added 2013-07-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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