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1956 Buick Special Series 40
Riviera Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,204.00
No. Produced 113,861
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number 46R
Weight 3,775lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 205.1 inches
Width 75.5 inches
Height 62 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 322 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 13/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 220@4400
Rated Horsepower 51.20
Torque 319@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Scoe
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.39 to 1
2nd 1.53 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.53 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Ball bearing, worm & nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 17.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 6 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3: Assembly plant
Digits 4-9: Production number
VIN Location On dash under hood & on hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 4C1001001 to 4C1207895, 4C2001001 to 4C2064441, 4C3001001 to 4C3068989, 4C4001001 to 4C4040680, 4C5001001 to 4C5053478, 4C6001001 to 4C6055767, 4C7001001 to 4C7028493: 4C8001001 to 4C8040281

Facts about your '56 BuickDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1956 Buick Shop ManualDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Castle Gray Poly.
Electric Blue Poly.
Laurel Green Poly.
Foam Green
Seminole Red
Castle Gray Poly.
Electric Blue Poly.
Laurel Green Poly.
Foam Green
Seminole Red
Castle Gray Poly.
Carlsbad Black
Dover White
Cameo Beige
Apricot
Bitter Sweet
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Dynaflow automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
Dual ExhaustOpt
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