1985 Buick Wildcat

Concept

The Wildcat is a road car from Buick, with all wheel drive, a mid located engine and a 1 door coupé body style. The 6 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 3.8 litres. It produces power and torque figures of 230 bhp (233 PS/172 kW) at 6000 rpm and 332 Nm (245 lbft/33.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. Power is transferred to the wheels by means of a 4 speed automatic gearbox. It weighs a quoted 1320 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
1 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4387 mm
Weight
1320 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.8 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
233 PS / 230 bhp / 172 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
332 Nm / 245 ft.lb / 33.9 kgm @ 4000 rpm

1985 Buick Wildcat specifications

1985 Buick Wildcat data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	1
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2591 mm	102 inches
Track/tread (front)	1511 mm	59.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1511 mm	59.5 inches
Length	4387 mm	172.7 inches
Width	1834 mm	72.2 inches
Height	1110 mm	43.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1320 kg	2910 lb
Weight distribution	35% front
fuel tank capacity	56.8 litres	12.5 [15] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Buick
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6
Capacity	3.8 litre 3800 cc (231.89 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	233 PS (230 bhp) (172 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	332 Nm (245 ft·lb) (33.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	45.1 kW/litre 61.4 ps/litre 60.5 bhp/litre 0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	87.37 Nm/litre 1.06 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	SFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1097.9 kPa (159.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	633.33 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 176.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 PS/kg 129.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 174.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.7 kg/kW 12.86 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	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split	35/65
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front	8 x 16
Wheel size rear	9 x 16
Tyres front	225/50 VR 16
Tyres rear	225/50 VR 16
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.7
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	144815
Production total
Model code
Model family	Concept
RAC rating
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1985 Buick Wildcat added 2006-08-14. Last modified 2013-02-28.