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1951 Buick Special Tourback Sedanet
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1951
Make
Buick
Model
Special
Variant
Tourback Sedanet
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
3rd Generation 1st Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Tourback Sedanet 4.3 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
130 hp
Power (kW)
95 kW
Torque
302 Nm (223 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,315 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,202 mm
(204.8 in)
Width
1,948 mm
(76.7 in)
Height
1,659 mm
(65.3 in)
Wheelbase
3,086 mm
(121.5 in)
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
7.6 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
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
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Overhang, Front
851 mm
(33.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,265 mm
(49.8 in)
Turning Circle
12.04 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Equipment
Windows
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
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
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)
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
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
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
AM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
19.8 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Optional
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)
284,603
Special
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
2
Sedan
Variant
Special Tourback
1950–1953
Special Tourback Sedan Generations
2 of 3
3rd Generation 1st Facelift
1951–1952
Year
1951
Powertrain
Tourback Sedanet 4.3 Automatic
Horsepower
130 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
