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1962 Buick Special 8 Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,358.00
No. Produced 23,249
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 4019
Weight 2,666lbs
Wheelbase 112.1 inches
Length 188.4 inches
Width 71.2 inches
Height 52.8 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type V6, Valve-in-head
Displacement 198.35 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/8 & 3 13/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 135@4600
Rated Horsepower 31.54
Torque 205@2400
Main Bearings
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 downdraft
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. AIa501001 & up
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

1962 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 April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Cardinal Red
Arctic White
Cameo Cream
Silver Cloud Metallic
Glacier Blue
Marlin Blue Metallic
Cadet Blue Metallic
Aquamarine
Teal Mist Metallic
Surf Green
Willow Mist Metallic
Desert Sand
Fawn Mist Metallic
Camelot Rose Metallic
Burgandy Metallic
Regal Black
Mandalay Red
Cameo Ivory
Belmar Red Metallic
Bamboo Cream
Silvermist Gray Metallic
Kimberly Blue
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Dual Path Turbine Drive automatic transmissionOpt
215 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Heater and DefrosterStd
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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