1961 Warwick Buick specifications

1961 Warwick Buick data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4115 mm 162 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63.6 litres 14 [16.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Buick
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 3.5 litre
3532 cc
(215.536 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 71.12 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 183 PS (180 bhp) (134 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 38 kW/litre
51.7 ps/litre
51 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 80.69 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 2 Ro carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1014 kPa (147.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 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 dD.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.50 x 15
Tyres rear 5.90 x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area 2484 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID17688
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Warwick Buick added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Warwick Buick models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3532 cm3/215.5cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW