These are standard specifications for the 1955 Buick Century Series 60, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic
Chassis # 6B6051939
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Chassis # 6B2040677
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1958 |
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Price : | $2,545-$3,175 |
| Weight : | 3823 lbs | 1734.084 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 236 BHP (173.696 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 2 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1955 : | 738,814 |
| Total 1955 Century Series 60 production : | 159,154 |
| 1955 Buick Century Series 60 | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,588 |
| Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 55,088 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 80,338 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 13,629 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 268 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 4,243 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.7 in | 5250 mm. |
| Width : | 69.4 in | 1763 mm. |
| Height : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Hardtop
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Price : | $2,733 |
| Weight : | 3898 lbs | 1768.103 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.7 in | 5250 mm. |
| Width : | 69.4 in | 1763 mm. |
| Height : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Price : | $2,600 |
| Weight : | 3803 lbs | 1725.012 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.7 in | 5250 mm. |
| Width : | 69.4 in | 1763 mm. |
| Height : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 6B6051939
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Chassis # 6B2040677
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| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Price : | $2,990 |
| Weight : | 3948 lbs | 1790.783 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.7 in | 5250 mm. |
| Width : | 69.4 in | 1763 mm. |
| Height : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Price : | $3,175 |
| Weight : | 3993 lbs | 1811.194 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.7 in | 5250 mm. |
| Width : | 69.4 in | 1763 mm. |
| Height : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Weight : | 3820 lbs | 1732.723 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.7 in | 5250 mm. |
| Width : | 69.4 in | 1763 mm. |
| Height : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Semi-floating axle with coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60 x 15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 has a length of 206.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 has a width of 69.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 cost when new?A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 cost approximately $2,545 to $3,175 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1955? A: Buick produced 738,814 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Century Series 60s were produced? A: Buick produced 159,154 examples of the Century Series 60 in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 236 BHP (173.696 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 has a length of 206.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 has a width of 69.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 cost when new?A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 cost approximately $2,545 to $3,175 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Buick Century Series 60? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1955? A: Buick produced 738,814 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Century Series 60s were produced? A: Buick produced 159,154 examples of the Century Series 60 in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 was a V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 236 BHP (173.696 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Buick Century Series 60 have? A: The 1955 Buick Century Series 60 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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