GS 400

SOME GOOD READING: Engine lubricating System: Main bearings,connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walIs splash end nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 30 @ 2800. Full-flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Two-stage gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oil-impregnated polyurethane air cleaner. Exhaust-type intake manifold heat control. Approximately twenty gallon fuel capacity. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Exhaust System: Standard dual exhaust is constructed of corrosion resistant aluminized steel to promote longer life. Electrical: Twelve volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: SuperTurbine is of the torque converter type featuring a variable pitch stator within the converter and two planetary gear sets. Total oil capacity 22 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height. Shaft is connected to transmission and rear axle by needle-bearing universal joints. Rear Axle: Hypoid gears, semi-floating. Rear wheel bearings permanently lubricated. Suspension: lndependent ball-joint front suspension. Four-link rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct-acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Driving forces from axle to frame are through rubber-bushed rear links. Frame: Reinforced perimeter type. Brakes: Self-adjusting. Air-cooled finned aluminum front, finned drums rear. Total gross lining area 158.1 sq. in. Parking Brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Powerbrakes optional at extra cost. Steering: Manual recirculating ball steering standard. Overall ratio 28.6 to 1. Power steering optional. Overall ratio 20.9 to 1. Tires: 7.75 x 14-wide oval F70-14 white stripe tires standard (red stripe tires optional).

STANDARD VINYLBENCH.

EXTRA COST VINYL BUCKETS
W/OPERATOR'S CONSOLE.

BUICK GS REGULAR EQUIPMENT- 340-hp. 400-4 V-8: Duel Exhaust: Heavy-duty Suspension: All-vinyl seating with foam-padded seat cushions; 3-speed Manual Transmission (Synchronized in all forward gears); Heater and Defroster,* Cigar Lighter: Ash Tray-Front and Rear; Ash Tray and Glove Compartment light; Deluxe Steering Wheel: Duel Side Arm Rests-Front and Rear; Carpeting: Directional Signals; Magic-Mirror Finish; Self-adjusting Brakes; 6,000-mile lubed Front Suspension; Cross-Flow Radiator; Delcotron Generator: Dual-Key locking System; Plunger-type Door Locks; Step-On Parking Brake; 14-inch Wheels (with 6-inch rims); Seat Belts- Front and Rear: Full-Flow Oil Filter: Re-usable Air Cleaner Element; Door-operated Courtesy Light; Duel Horns; White Stripe Wide Oval Tires: Upper Instrument Panel Pad: Outside Rear View Mirror; Duel Speed Electric Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer: Padded Sun Visors; Back-up Lamps; Paint Stripe: Simulated Hood Scoops; GS Ornamentation on Radiator Grille. Rear Quarter, Rear And Panel and Instrument Panel.

*All models may be ordered without heater-defroster.

NOTE: All Buick models feature the basic safety equipment listed elsewhere in this publication. (Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustrated is optional at extra cost.)

THE STANDARD ENGINE 400-4

Horsepower Torque Displacement Carburetion Fuel

340@5000 440@3200 400 4-barrel Premium

THE TRANSMISSIONS:

Regular Equipment Option

3-speed Manual (floor shift) Automatic SuperTurbine (Column or Console shift)

4-speed manual(console and floor shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed Manual & 4-speed Manual 3.36 SuperTurbine 2.93

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Length Width Height Wheelbase Tread-front Tread-rear

2-door Coupe 205.0 75.4 53.1 115.0 58.0 59.0

sport coupe 205.0 75.4 53.1 115.0 58.0 59.0

Convertible 205.0 75.4 52.9 115.0 58.0 59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Head Room Leg Room Shoulder Room

Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear

2-door Coupe 37.4 36.2 41.3 33.1 58.8 57.1

sport coupe 37.4 36.2 41.3 33.1 58.2 56.7

convertible 37.8 36.5 41.3 33.1 58.2 46.6

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THE STANDARD ENGINE 400-4

Horsepower	Torque	Displacement		Carburetion		Fuel

340@5000	440@3200	400		4-barrel		Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment				Option

3-speed Manual (floor shift)				Automatic SuperTurbine (Column or Console shift)
				4-speed manual(console and floor shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed Manual & 4-speed Manual 3.36				SuperTurbine 2.93

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
2-door Coupe		205.0	75.4	53.1	115.0	58.0	59.0
sport coupe		205.0	75.4	53.1	115.0	58.0	59.0
Convertible		205.0	75.4	52.9	115.0	58.0	59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Head Room		Leg Room		Shoulder Room
		Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear

2-door Coupe		37.4	36.2	41.3	33.1	58.8	57.1
sport coupe		37.4	36.2	41.3	33.1	58.2	56.7
convertible		37.8	36.5	41.3	33.1	58.2	46.6