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1956 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE COUPE


    1956 Buick Special

  • VIN 4C8004891
  • The VIN decodes to a 1956 Buick Special.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1956
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Special
    Trim Level
    Convertible Coupe
  • Origin
    United States
    Production
    9712
  • Base Price
    $2467.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Passengers
    6
    Weight
    3880 lbs
  • Model Number
    46C
    Doors
    2
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
  • Brakes
  • Brake Size
    12 in.
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Capacities
  • Transmission
    2.5 pt.
    Oil
    6 qt.
  • Rear Differential
    6 pt.
    Fuel Tank
    19 gal.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Scoe
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.90 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Wheelbase
    122 in.
    Rear Tread
    59 in.
  • Width
    75.5 in.
    Length
    205.1 in.
  • Height
    62 in.
  • Engine
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Brake Horsepower
    220@4400 hp
  • Compression Ratio
    7.6 :1
    Rated Horsepower
    51.20 hp
  • Cylinders
    8
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
    Displacement
    322 cu. in.
  • Torque
    319@2400 ft/lbs
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Engine Type
    Helical
    Bore and Stroke
    4 & 3 13/64 in.
  • Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Exhaust System
    Single
    Battery
    12
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Radiator
    Tube and center
  • Cooling System
    17.5 Quarts
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
  • Fuel Type
    Regular
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power windows
    Optional
    Air conditioning
    Optional
  • Dynaflow automatic transmission
    Optional
    Dual Exhaust
    Optional
  • Power seats
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Heater and Defroster
    Optional
    Radio
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Ball bearing worm and nut
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Coil springs
    Front Suspension
    Independent coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • 1st
    2.39 :1
    2nd
    1.53 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    2.53 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On dash under hood & on hinge pillar post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    7.1 x 15

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