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1947 Buick Super

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year
1947
Make
Buick
Model
Super
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.1 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
112 hp
Power (kW)
82 kW
Torque
279 Nm (206 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,065 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,395 mm (212.4 in)
Width
1,969 mm (77.5 in)
Height
1,694 mm (66.7 in)
Wheelbase
3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Curb weight
1,785 kg (3,935 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.1 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
78.58 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
104.78 mm (4.1 in)
Compression Ratio
6.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.67 :1
2nd Gear
1.66 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
4.45 :1
Reverse
3.02 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
72 litres

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm (12.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Suspensions

Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Turning Circle
12.6 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
Speakers

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

Production

Statistics
Buick emblem
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)

Equipment

Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Spot Light
Optional

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Material
Steel
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Passenger Side
Optional
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
  • Rubber
  • Textile

Steering Wheel

Material
Plastic
Colour
Beige
Steering Ratio
24 :1

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
496 litres

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Grey
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Second Seat Row
Production Number (Generation)
367,273
Super
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Sedan
Variant
Super Sedan Generations5 of 8
Year
Powertrain
4.1 Manual
Horsepower
112 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

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