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| 1956 Buick Special Series 40 | ||
| Riviera Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,204.00 | |
| No. Produced | 113,861 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 46R | |
| Weight | 3,775lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 205.1 inches | |
| Width | 75.5 inches | |
| Height | 62 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Scoe | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing, worm & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| Facts about your '56 Buick | Detroit 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 Manual | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Heater and Defroster | Opt | |
| Dual Exhaust | Opt | |