1950 Buick Special Jetback Sedanet

United StatesGasolineRWDCoupe

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1950
Make
Buick
Model
Special
Variant
Jetback Sedanet
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Jetback Sedanet 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
5,182 mm (204.0 in)
Width
2,017 mm (79.4 in)
Height
1,623 mm (63.9 in)
Wheelbase
3,086 mm (121.5 in)
Curb weight
1,699 kg (3,746 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
6.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
78.58 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
104.78 mm (4.1 in)
Compression Ratio
7.2 :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
Automatic, 2-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
1.82 :1
2nd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.91 :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
1,501 mm (59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
836 mm (32.9 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,260 mm (49.6 in)
Ground Clearance
173 mm (6.8 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
892 mm (35.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
884 mm (34.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,008 mm (39.7 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

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
Light
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
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
2
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
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)
337,909

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