1951 Buick Special Series 40 Specifications

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    • 1951 Buick Special Series 40 Model Years
    1950195119541955195619571958

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1949 - 1958
    Price : $2,050-$2,560
    Weight : 3678 lbs | 1668.313 kg
    Inline 8
    Displacement : 5247 cc | 320.2 cu in. | 5.2 L.
    Power : 152 BHP (111.872 KW) @ 3600 RPM
    Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
    Stroke : 4.3 in | 109 mm.
    Compression : 7.2:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    1 2-barrel carburetor
    Straight 8
    Displacement : 4064 cc | 248.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.
    Power : 110 BHP (80.96 KW)
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , Automatic Dynaflow

    Total Buick Production for 1951 : 404,657
    Total 1951 Special Series 40 production : 164,446
    1951 Buick Special Series 40
    Deluxe Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 2,099
    Deluxe Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 16,491
    Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 87,846
    Deluxe Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 54,311
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 999
    Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 2,700

    Deluxe Sedan

    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 206.2 in | 5238 mm.
    Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Deluxe Two-Door Sedan

    Deluxe Two-Door Sedan
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    Price : $2,125
    Weight : 3614 lbs | 1639.283 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 206.2 in | 5238 mm.
    Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Deluxe Hardtop Coupe

    Price : $2,223
    Weight : 3643 lbs | 1652.437 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 206.2 in | 5238 mm.
    Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Deluxe Convertible Coupe

    Price : $2,560
    Weight : 3828 lbs | 1736.352 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 206.2 in | 5238 mm.
    Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Sedan

    Price : $2,140
    Weight : 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 206.2 in | 5238 mm.
    Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Sport Coupe

    Price : $2,050
    Weight : 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 206.2 in | 5238 mm.
    Wheelbase : 121.5 in | 3086 mm.
    Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 7.60 x 15

    1951 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $1,500
    Avg. Household Income : $3,510
    Avg. Home : $9,000
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.19

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1951 Buick Special Series 40? A: The 1951 Buick Special Series 40 has a wheelbase size of 121.50 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1951 Buick Special Series 40? A: The 1951 Buick Special Series 40 has a length of 206.20 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1951 Buick Special Series 40 cost when new?A: The 1951 Buick Special Series 40 cost approximately $2,050 to $2,560 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1951 Buick Special Series 40? A: The 1951 Buick Special Series 40 was offered as a Deluxe Convertible Coupe, Deluxe Hardtop Coupe, Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Two-Door Sedan, Sedan, Sport Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1951 Buick Special Series 40 have? A: The 1951 Buick Special Series 40 had 7.60 x 15 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1951? A: Buick produced 404,657 automobiles in 1951.

    Q: How many 1951 Special Series 40s were produced? A: Buick produced 164,446 examples of the Special Series 40 in 1951.

    Q: What engines did the 1951 Buick Special Series 40 have? A: The 1951 Buick Special Series 40 had the following engine options: Inline 8 (5247 cc | 320.2 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 152 BHP (111.872 KW) @ 3600 RPM
  • Straight 8 (4064 cc | 248.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW)

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1951 Buick Special Series 40 have? A: The 1951 Buick Special Series 40 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Dynaflow.

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