Wildcat

SOME GOOD READING: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and 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. Fuel Tank Capacity: approximately 25 gallons. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type circulation thermostat. Capacity: 18.5 quarts with heater. Exhaust System: Muffler constructed of corrosion resistent aluminized steel to promote longer life. Dual exhaust available as optional equipment. Electrical: Twelve volt electrical system. Four position starter-ignition switch. 3-Speed Manual transmission. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height in rear seat. Angled sections are connected by a special constant-velocity universal joint that minimizes vibration during transfer of power to rear axle. Shaft is connected to transmission and rear axle by needle-bearing universal joints. Rear Axle: Hypoid gears, semi-floating. Transfer of driving forces through rubber-mounted arms connected to frame. Frame: Perimeter-type. Suspension: lndependent balt-joint front suspension with link-type stabilizer bar. Four-link-type rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct acting hydraulie shock absorbers front and rear. Brakes: Hydraulic self-energizing. Air-cooled finned aluminum brake drums front; finned drums rear. Total gross lining area: 193.3 sq. in. Step-on parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes optional. Tires: 8.45 x 1 5. Optional tires available for other than normal driving conditions. Consult your Buick dealer. Steering: Manual recirculating balt steering standard. Easy Power Steering. Opt. Overall ratio 19.5 to 1. Flexible coupling in power gear screens out road irregularities.

EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL BUCKET
W/OPERATOR'S CONSOLE.

EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL NOTCHBACK

BUICK WILDCAT REGULAR EQUIPMENT- 3-Speed Manual trans.; 360-hp. 430-4 V8; Heater end Defroster,* Finned Aluminum Front Brake Drums; Seat Belts-Front and Rear; Step-On Parking Brake; Directional Signals; Front Door-operated Courtesy Light; Glove Compartment Light; Smoking Set; Rear Seat Ash Trays; Magic-Mirror Finish; Dual Side Arm Rests-Front and Rear; 15-inch Wheels; Dual Horns; Crank-operated Vent Windows; 6,000-mile Lubed Front Suspension; Delcotron Generator; Self-Adjusting Brakes; Carpeting; Dual-key Locking System; Re-usable Air Cleaner Element; Full Flow Oil Filter; Plunger-type Door Locks; Custom interior Trims (Wildcat Custom Models); Deluxe Steering Wheel; Paddle-type Arm Rest (Wildcat Custom Models); Custom Headlining (Wildcat Custom Models-except Convertible); Cross-Flow Radiator; Upper Instrument Panel Pad; Outside Read View Mirror; Dual Speed Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer; Padded Sun Visors; Back-up Lamps.

* 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 430-4

Horsepower Torque Displacement Carburetion Fuel

360@5000 475@3200 430 4-barrel Premium

THE TRANSMISSIONS:

Regular Equipment Option

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

REAR AXLE RATIO:

SuperTurbine 3.07

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Length Width Height Wheelbase Tread-front Tread-rear

Sport Coupe 220.5 80.0 54.9 126.0 63.4 63.0

4-Door Hardtop 220.5 80.0 54.8 126.0 63.4 63.0

4-Door Sedan 220.5 80.0 55.7 126.0 63.4 63.0

Convertible 220.5 80.0 54.8 126.0 63.4 63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Head Room Leg Room Shoulder Room

Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear

Sport Coupe 38.4 37.2 42.3 34.9 62.2 62.2

4-Door Hardtop 38.1 37.3 42.2 38.5 62.3 62.3

4-Door Sedan 38.9 37.7 42.2 39.0 62.3 62.3

Convertible 39.0 37.9 42.3 34.9 62.2 62.2

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THE STANDARD ENGINE 430-4

Horsepower	Torque	Displacement		Carburetion		Fuel

360@5000	475@3200	430		4-barrel		Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment				Option

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

REAR AXLE RATIO:

SuperTurbine 3.07

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe		220.5	80.0	54.9	126.0	63.4	63.0
4-Door Hardtop		220.5	80.0	54.8	126.0	63.4	63.0
4-Door Sedan		220.5	80.0	55.7	126.0	63.4	63.0
Convertible		220.5	80.0	54.8	126.0	63.4	63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

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

Sport Coupe		38.4	37.2	42.3	34.9	62.2	62.2
4-Door Hardtop		38.1	37.3	42.2	38.5	62.3	62.3
4-Door Sedan		38.9	37.7	42.2	39.0	62.3	62.3
Convertible		39.0	37.9	42.3	34.9	62.2	62.2