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1961 Buick Special

United StatesGasoline2WDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1961
Make
Buick
Model
Special
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
6th Generation
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 2
  • 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Sedan 3.5 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
157 hp
Power (kW)
116 kW
Displacement
3,532 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,785 mm (188.4 in)
Width
1,811 mm (71.3 in)
Height
1,334 mm (52.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,845 mm (112.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.2 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
71 mm (2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 2
  • 3-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm (4.9 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Y Platform (1st Generation)

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
722 litres

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Buick emblem
Head Room, Front
864 mm (34.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
861 mm (33.9 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,105 mm (43.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
983 mm (38.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,488 mm (58.6 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,478 mm (58.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,402 mm (55.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,387 mm (54.6 in)
Antenna
Optional
Special
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Sedan
Variant
Special Sedan Generations14 of 20
Year
1961
Powertrain
Sedan 3.5 V8
Horsepower
157 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3-speed