1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Specifications

Specifications

1949 1950 1951 1952 1953

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1949 - 1953
Price :	$3,350-$5,000
Weight :	4310 lbs \| 1954.983 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	13 seconds.
Top Speed :	103 mph \| 165.727 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5277 cc \| 322.0 cu in. \| 5.3 L.
Power :	188 HP (138.368 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5277 cc \| 322.0 cu in. \| 5.3 L.
Power :	164 HP (120.704 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
2 Automatic Twin-Turbine Dynaflow

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1953 :	488,755
Total 1953 Series 70 Roadmaster production :	79,237
1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	3,318
Riviera Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	22,927
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	50,523
Skylark Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	1,690
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	670

Dimension(s)

Sedan

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	207.6 in \| 5273 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.5 in \| 3086 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.

Skylark Convertible

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Chassis # 17142626
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Chassis # 17055106
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Chassis # 53-4767SX
Engine # G848
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Chassis # 53 47 89 SX
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Chassis # 16977916
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Chassis # 16762137
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Chassis # 16756391
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Chassis # 17057172
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Chassis # 16986767
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Chassis # 16760829
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Chassis # 16754774
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Exterior
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Price :	$5,000
Weight :	4315 lbs \| 1957.251 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	207.6 in \| 5273 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.5 in \| 3086 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.

Riviera Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,350
Weight :	4125 lbs \| 1871.069 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	207.6 in \| 5273 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.5 in \| 3086 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,500
Weight :	4250 lbs \| 1927.768 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	207.6 in \| 5273 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.5 in \| 3086 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.

Station Wagon

Chassis # 16993567
Engine # V1756577
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Chassis # 16917318
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Exterior
Price :	$5,000
Weight :	4315 lbs \| 1957.251 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	207.6 in \| 5273 mm.
Wheelbase :	121.5 in \| 3086 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.00 x 15

1953 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,650
Avg. Household Income :	$4,000
Avg. Home :	$9,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.20

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Q: How fast is the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a top speed of 103 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a wheelbase size of 121.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster has a length of 207.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost when new?A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster cost approximately $3,350 to $5,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster? A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Riviera Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Skylark Convertible, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had 8.00 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1953? A: Buick produced 488,755 automobiles in 1953.

Q: How many 1953 Series 70 Roadmasters were produced? A: Buick produced 79,237 examples of the Series 70 Roadmaster in 1953.

Q: What engines did the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had the following engine options: V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 188 HP (138.368 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 164 HP (120.704 KW) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster have? A: The 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster had a 2 speed Automatic Twin-Turbine Dynaflow gearbox.