Buick Super Convertible II (Model 56-C) Series 50 4.1 V8 (110 Hp) 1945

General Information

Modification (Engine)

Series 50 4.1 V8 (110 Hp)

Start of production

1945 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

1947 year

Engine

Power

110 Hp @ 3600 rpm.

Power per litre

27.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

279 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Engine displacement

4064

Cylinder Bore

78.6 mm

Piston Stroke

105 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.2 l

Coolant

12.3 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Width

1996 mm

Height

1648 mm

Length

5398 mm

Wheelbase

3150 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

16.7 kg/Hp, 59.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 151.9 Nm/tonne

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1837 kg

Fuel tank capacity

72 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension

Front brakes

Drum, 304.8x44.45 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 304.8x44.45 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Buick Super Series 50 4.1 V8 (110 Hp)