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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
V 8
V 8
Engine Code
GM Buick Nailhead V8 425
Fuel type
Petrol
Petrol
Engine Cooling
Water
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Engine Position
Front
Engine displacement
425.3 cu-in / 6970 cm3
389.5 cu-in / 6382 cm3
Bore
4.31 inches
109.5 mm
4 inches
101.60 mm
Stroke
3.64 inches
92.5 mm
3.87 inches
98.40 mm
Number of valves
16
16
Aspiration
2x 4-barrel Carburettor
N/A
Compression Ratio
10.25
10.50
Horsepower
360 HP / 365 PS / 268 kW @ 4400 rpm
326 HP / 330 PS / 243 kW @ 4800 rpm
Maximum torque
465 lb-ft / 631 Nm @ 2800 rpm
429 lb-ft / 583 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
3
Clutch Type
Automatic
Automatic
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Sedan
Sedan
Num. of Doors
4
4
Num. of Seats
6
Wheelbase
125.98 inches / 320.0 cm
149.8 inches / 380.5 cm
Length
224.09 inches / 569.2 cm
243.19 inches / 617.7 cm
Width
80 inches / 203.2 cm
79.88 inches / 202.9 cm
Height
55.98 inches / 142.2 cm
59.02 inches / 149.9 cm
Front Axle
63.39 inches / 161 cm
60.98 inches / 154.9 cm
Rear Axle
62.99 inches / 160 cm
60.98 inches / 154.9 cm
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums (12.01 inches / 305 mm)
Drums
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums (12.01 inches / 305 mm)
Drums
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
8.75/- R15
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
8.75/- R15
Steering
Power Steering
Front Suspension
Independent ball-joint with coil springs and link-type Anti-roll bar
Coil springs.
Rear Suspension
Four-link-type suspension with track bar and Coil Springs.
Coil Springs. De-Dion axle.
Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gallons
95 L
20.9 UK gallons
21.4 gallons
81.8 L
17.8 UK gallons