1962 Buick Special Specifications

Specifications

1962 1963

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1961 - 1963
Price :	$2,300-$2,890
Weight :	2665 lbs \| 1208.824 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3245 cc \| 198.0 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Compression :	8.8:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	3523 cc \| 215.0 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 71 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Optional on V8s , Automatic TurbineDrive

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1962 :	399,526
Total 1962 Special production :	110,790
1962 Buick Special
6-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	7,382
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	7,918
Deluxe Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	8,332
Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	31,660
Deluxe Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	10,300
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	23,249
Station Wagon 4 dr. 8 P :	2,814
Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	19,135

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Two-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,300
Weight :	2635 lbs \| 1195.216 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$2,585
Weight :	2860 lbs \| 1297.274 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,735
Weight :	2895 lbs \| 1313.15 kg
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	4
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

6-Passenger Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,655
Weight :	2875 lbs \| 1304.078 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Deluxe Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	2650 lbs \| 1202.02 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Deluxe Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$2,880
Weight :	2820 lbs \| 1279.13 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Deluxe Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,890
Weight :	2845 lbs \| 1290.47 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	188.4 in \| 4785 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.1 in \| 2847 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.50x13

1962 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,125
Avg. Household Income :	$5,556
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.28

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Buick Special? A: The 1962 Buick Special has a wheelbase size of 112.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Buick Special? A: The 1962 Buick Special has a length of 188.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Buick Special cost when new?A: The 1962 Buick Special cost approximately $2,300 to $2,890 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Buick Special? A: The 1962 Buick Special was offered as a 6-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Deluxe Convertible, Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Buick Special have? A: The 1962 Buick Special had 6.50x13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1962? A: Buick produced 399,526 automobiles in 1962.

Q: How many 1962 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 110,790 examples of the Special in 1962.

Q: What engines did the 1962 Buick Special have? A: The 1962 Buick Special had the following engine options: V 6 (3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (3523 cc | 215.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Buick Special have? A: The 1962 Buick Special had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Optional on V8s, Automatic TurbineDrive.