Buick Special III · Estate (wagon) 5 doors · 1961–1963

Buick Special 3.2 AT 135 HP

GasolineManual, 6 gearsRear drive
Power
303 hp · 223 kW
Torque
340 Nm
0–100 km/h
5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
Fuel consumption
10.6 l/100 km
On a full tank
~600 km

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
272 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel tank
64 l

Engine

m97.22 · 3,387 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
m97.22
Displacement
3,387 cm³
Max power
223 kW / 303 hp
Torque
340 Nm at 4400 rpm
Fuel
A98
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
Opposed
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
96 mm
Stroke
76 mm
Compression ratio
11.1

Transmission

Drive
Rear
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
6

Dimensions and capacity

Body code 987 · class C
Body type
Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Length
4,329 mm
Width
1,801 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Wheelbase
2,415 mm
Front track
1,490 mm
Rear track
1,534 mm
Ground clearance
95 mm
Kerb weight
1,355 kg
Max weight
1,630 kg
Boot space (min)
130 l
Boot space (max)
150 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
235/35/R19 265/35/R19
Optional tyre sizes
235/35R19 / 265/35R19, 235/40R18 / 255/40R18
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA71.6 5x130
Front brakes
Discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring