Buick Special Gen1 | 1936-1949

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Trim:

Make:

Buick

Model:

Special

Model Years:

1936 - 1949

Production Years:

1936 - 1949

Model Years (Trim):

Production Code:

Trim Levels:

Standard

Base Price:

Fully Loaded:

# Made (by trim level):

Total Produced:

Class:

Full-size

Body Style:

Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon

Layout:

Front-engine/RWD

Interior Volume:

Trunk Volume:

Front Head/Leg Room:

Rear Head/Leg Room:

Engine Type:

Displacement:

3.8 Liters

Engine Code:

Years Offered:

Countries Available:

# Produced:

Max Power @ RPM:

Max Torque @ RPM:

Forced Induction:

Max Boost Pressure:

Redline:

HP/L:

Bore/Stroke:

Compression Ratio:

Firing Order:

Block Material:

Head Material:

Engine Management:

Fuel Delivery System:

Recommended Octane:

Valvetrain Type:

OHV

# of Valves:

Fuel Type:

Gas

Fuel Capacity:

Recommended Oil:

Oil Volume:

Coolant Volume:

Coolant Type:

Platform:

GM B platform

Weight:

Front/Rear:

Steering Type:

Lock to Lock:

Wheel Base:

118 inches - 122 inches

Length:

Width:

Height:

Front Track:

Rear Track:

Front Suspension Type:

Rear Suspension Type:

Front Brakes:

Front Disc/Drum Size:

Front Caliper Size:

Rear Brakes:

Rear Disc/Drum Size:

Rear Caliper Size:

Fuel Capacity:

ABS:

Stability Control:

Stability Control Defeat:

Traction Control:

Hub Diameter:

Wheel Size Front:

Wheel Size Rear:

Tire Type:

Front Tires:

Rear Tires:

Bolt Pattern:

Stock Offset:

Camber:

Toe:

0-30 MPH:

0-60 MPH:

0-100 MPH:

0-150 MPH:

0-200 MPH:

1/4 Mile @ MPH:

Top Gear 30-50 MPH:

Top Gear 50-70 MPH:

Top Speed:

Top Speed Limited By:

Braking 60-0 MPH:

Braking 100-0 MPH:

Skidpad:

Idle dBA:

Full Throttle dBA:

Cruise dBA @ MPH:

Lb/Hp:

EPA City/Highway:

Range:

Turning Circle:

Cd:

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