1956 Buick Centurion Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1956 |
| Introduced At | 1956 Motorama |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Hydraulic valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 322.00 CU IN. | 5277.6 cc. | 5.3 L. |
| Horsepower | 220.00 BHP (161.9 KW) @ 4400.00 RPM |
| HP / Liter | 41.5 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| Stromberg or Carter 2378 | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Vehicle Spotlight |
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