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1948 Buick Special
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1948
Make
Buick
Model
Special
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sedan 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
5,271 mm
(207.5 in)
Width
1,969 mm
(77.5 in)
Height
1,654 mm
(65.1 in)
Wheelbase
3,073 mm
(121.0 in)
Curb weight
1,676 kg
(3,695 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
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
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
1,495 mm
(58.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,573 mm
(61.9 in)
Overhang, Front
908 mm
(35.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,289 mm
(50.7 in)
Turning Circle
12.6 m
Ground Clearance
135 – 175 - 175 mm
(6.9 - 6.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
909 mm
(35.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Equipment
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
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
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
Speakers
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
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
24 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
496 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Brown
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Beige
Stitching Colour
Beige
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
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
Production Number (Generation)
68,922
Special
Model
35 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Special Standard
1936–1967
Special Sedan Generations
8 of 20
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2nd Generation 2nd Facelift
1947–1949
Year
1948
Powertrain
Sedan 4.1 Manual
Horsepower
112 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
RWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline