These are standard specifications for the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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2 Automatic Twin-Turbine Dynaflow
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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 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 | |
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
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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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| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 4315 lbs | 1957.251 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,350 |
| Weight : | 4125 lbs | 1871.069 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,500 |
| Weight : | 4250 lbs | 1927.768 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 4315 lbs | 1957.251 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster?
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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 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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