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Vehicles›Makes›Buick›Models›Special

1953 Buick Special

United StatesGasolineRWDConvertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1953
Make
Buick
Model
Special
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
3rd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Convertible 4.3 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
132 hp
Power (kW)
97 kW
Torque
308 Nm (227 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,315 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,227 mm (205.8 in)
Width
1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height
1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,086 mm (121.5 in)
Curb weight
1,771 kg (3,904 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 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
7.6 :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
3.6 :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
1,290 mm (50.8 in)
Turning Circle
12.04 m
Ground Clearance

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform

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
902 mm (35.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
889 mm (35.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,095 mm (43.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,054 mm (41.5 in)
General Motors Platforms
B Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Chrome
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

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
  • Rubber
  • Textile

Steering Wheel

Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
19.8 :1

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Optional

Design

Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Vinyl
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Production Number (Generation)
217,170
Front
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
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8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Special Standard1936–1966
Special Convertible Generations9 of 19
Year
1953
Powertrain
Horsepower
132 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Gasoline