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1961 Buick Special Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 11,729
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 4167
Weight
Wheelbase 112.1 inches
Length 188.4 inches
Width 71.3 inches
Height 52.5 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 215.27 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 2 51/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 155@4600
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque 220@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On block forward of right cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual throat
Make Rochester
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.55
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.25 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 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 hinge pillar post & on top of insturment panel left side.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: Starting 0H1501001 & 0H2501001 & 0H3501001 & 0H4501001 & 0H5501001 & 0H6501001 & 0H7501001 & 0H8501001

1961 Buick Features FactsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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 January 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Tampico Red
Phoenix Beige
Newport Silver Metallic
Arctic White
Rio Red Metallic
Cordovan Metallic
Turquoise Metallic
Dublin Green Metallic
Laguna Blue Metallic
Desert Fawn Metallic
Venice Blue Metallic
Kerry Green
Bimini Blue
Sun Valley Cream
Argent Silver Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Turbine Drive automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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