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| 1961 Buick Special Series (Skylark) | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 12,683 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 4 | |
| Model Number | 4317 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 112.1 inches | |
| Length | 188.4 inches | |
| Width | 71.3 inches | |
| Height | 52.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 215.27 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 2 51/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 185 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On block forward of right cylinder head. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.49 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.36 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil Springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single with crossover | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 13 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.25 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 12 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1: Series | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 4-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On hinge pillar post & on top of insturment panel left side. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: Starting 0H1501001 & 0H2501001 & 0H3501001 & 0H4501001 & 0H5501001 & 0H6501001 & 0H7501001 & 0H8501001 | |||
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||