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1949 Buick Super
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1949
Make
Buick
Model
Super
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.1 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
122 hp
Power (kW)
89 kW
Torque
292 Nm (215 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,065 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,321 mm
(209.5 in)
Width
1,994 mm
(78.5 in)
Height
1,610 mm
(63.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,073 mm
(121.0 in)
Curb weight
1,781 kg
(3,926 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
78.57 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
104.78 mm
(4.1 in)
Compression Ratio
6.9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
1.82 :1
2nd Gear
1 :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
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,502 mm
(59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Turning Circle
12.7 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
902 mm
(35.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
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
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
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Head Room, Rear
899 mm
(35.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,105 mm
(43.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,085 mm
(42.7 in)
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
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
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Rubber
Textile
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
19.8 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Yes
Design
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
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
Production Number (Generation)
220,165
Super
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
2
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Sedan
Variant
Super Standard
1940–1956
Super Sedan Generations
6 of 8
3rd Generation
1949
Year
1949
Powertrain
4.1 Automatic
Horsepower
122 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
