1950, 1951, 1952 Buick Roadmaster Specifications

The 1950-1952 Buick Roadmaster achieved respectable horsepower with an overhead valve straight eight engine.

Dyanflow badge on an early '50s Buick Roadmaster.
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Dynaflow badge on an early '50s Buick Roadmaster.

Specifications

Engine: overhead valve I-8, 320.2 cid (3.44 × 4.31); 1950-51, 152 bhp 1952 170 bhp
Transmission: Dynaflow automatic
Suspension, front: independent, coil springs, lever shocks
Suspension, rear: live axle, coil springs, lever shocks
Brakes: front/rear drums
Wheelbase (in.): 125.2
Weight (lbs): 4150-4400
Top speed (mph): 95-100
0-60 mph (sec): 17.0 using Lo/Hi ranges

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