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| 1951 Buick Super Series 50 | ||
| Tourback Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,989.00 | |
| No. Produced | 1,000 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 51 | |
| Weight | 3,755lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 121.5 inches | |
| Length | 206 13/64 inches | |
| Width | 80 inches | |
| Height | 62 13/64 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 3/32 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62 13/64 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 263.3 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/16 & 4 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.9 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 124@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
| Torque | 220@2000 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter or Stromberg | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing, worm & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 8 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2-8: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front door pillar & stamped on left front frame crossmember extension. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos. 1-6031301 & up, 2-6050001 & up, 3-6055001 & up, 4-6061001 & up, 5-607001 & up, 6-6075001 & up, 7-6080001 & up. | |||