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1953 Buick Super

United StatesGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1953
Make
Buick
Model
Super
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
4th Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Convertible 5.3 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
388 Nm (286 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,276 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,274 mm (207.6 in)
Width
2,029 mm (79.9 in)
Height
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
Wheelbase
3,086 mm (121.5 in)
Curb weight
1,871 kg (4,125 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Stroke
81.28 mm (3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
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
1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
879 mm (34.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,308 mm (51.5 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

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Optional

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
Buick emblem
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
173 mm (6.8 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
902 mm (35.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
902 mm (35.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,097 mm (43.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,054 mm (41.5 in)
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)

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
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
  • Rubber
  • Textile

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Optional
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
19.8 :1
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Yes

Design

Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Production Number (Generation)
190,514
Super
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Front
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Convertible
Variant
Super Standard1940–1957
Super Convertible Generations9 of 13
Year
1953
Powertrain
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission