Buick Special II Facelift 2 Sedan All photos (3)
Buick Special II Facelift 2 · Sedan · 1956–1957

Buick Special 6.0 AT 251 HP

GasolineManual, 5 gearsRear drive
Power
211 hp · 155 kW
Torque
280 Nm
0–100 km/h
7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
Fuel consumption
10.3 l/100 km
Other versions of this body · 2
6.0 AT 251 HP 6.0 MT 210 HP

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.1 s

Engine

M44.41 · 2,990 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
M44.41
Displacement
2,990 cm³
Max power
155 kW / 211 hp
Torque
280 Nm at 4100 rpm
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
OHC
Bore
104 mm
Stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
10.9

Transmission

Drive
Rear
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5

Dimensions and capacity

class S
Body type
Cabrio
Doors
2
Seats
4
Length
4,230 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,275 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Front track
1,477 mm
Rear track
1,451 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Kerb weight
1,310 kg
Max weight
1,650 kg

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
225/50/R16
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring