GS 350

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GS 350: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 37 @ 2400. Full-Flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Pleated paper gasoline filter with fine filter, in fuel tank. Oiled paper element 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 a combination of aluminized and stainless steels to promote longer life. Electrical: Twelve-volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: Super Turbine is of the torque converter type. Total oil capacity 19 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-busbed rear links. Frame: Reinforced parameter type. Brakes: Self-adjusting. Air-cooled finned alloy drums. Total gross lining area 158.1 sq. in. Parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes 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.


THE STANDARD GS 350 ENGINE 3500-4

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

280@4600	375@3200	10.25 to 1	350	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

3-speed Manual (Column Mounted)			Automatic SuperTurbine (Column or Console Mounted)
			4-Speed Manual (Consolette or Floor Shift)
			3-Speed Manual (Consolette or Floor Shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed & 4-Speed Manual 3.23			Automatic Super Turbine 3.23
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe	200.6	75.6	52.8	112.0	59.0	59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

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

Sport Coupe	37.8	36.4	42.8	32.7	58.3	57.2

GS 350 REGULAR EQUIPMENT:280-hp.350-4 V8engine;dualexhaust; 3-speed column-mounted manual transmission (synchronized in all forward gears); all-vinyl seating with foam-padded cushions; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; heater and defroster; sigar lighter; ash tray-front and rear: folding seat back latches; ash tray and glove compartment light; deluxe steering wheel; energy absorbing steering column; safety arm rests-front and rear; carpeting; four-way hazard warning flasher; directional signals: lane change feature in direction signal control; Magic-Mirror finish; self-adjusting brakes: dual master cylinder brake system with warning light and corrosion resistent brake lines: 6,000-mile lubed front suspension; cross-flowradiator: Delcotron generator: dual-kay locking system; passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors; step-on parking brake: 14-inch wheels; seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions: crank-operated vent windows: recessed dual speed windshield wipers: windshield washers: Full-Flow oil filter; door-operated interior light; dual horns; padded instrument panel, sun visors, windshield corner posts; inside day- night mirror with deflecting base: outside rear view mirror; thick laminate windshield: reduced glare instrument panel top, inside windshield mouldings, horn control. steering wheel hub, and windshield wiper arms and blades: backup lights, new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; paint stripe: simulated hood scoops; GS ornamentation on radiator grille, front fender, rear and panel and instrument panel; soft. low-profile window control knobs and coat hooks; yielding smooth contoured door and window regulator handles.

Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustrated is optional at extra cost

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