GS 400

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GS 400: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 40 @ 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 duel exhausts. Muffler constructed of a combination of aluminizod and stainless steels to promote longer life. Electrical: Twelve-volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Tranamission: Super Turbine is of the torque converter type. Total oil capacity 23 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 baarings permanently lubricated. Supension: lndependent ball-joint front suspension. Four-link rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct-acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Driving forees from axle to frame are through rubber-bushed rear links. Frame: Reinforced parameter type. Brakes: Self-adjusting. Air-cooled finned aluminum fronts with cast iron liners; finned drums, rear. 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: Wide oval F70-14 white-stripe slandard (red-stripe tires optional).


THE STANDARD GS 400 ENGINE 400-4

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

340@5000	440@3200	10.25 to 1	400	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

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

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed & 4-Speed Manual 3.42			Automatic Super Turbine 2.93
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
2-Door Coupe	200.6	75.6	52.8	112.0	59.35	59.0
Convertible	200.6	75.6	52,7	112.0	59.35	59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

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

2-Door Coupe	37.8	36.4	42.8	32.7	58.3	57.2
Convertible	38.7	37.0	42.8	32.1	58.3	56.7

GS 400 REGULAR EQUIPMENT:340-hp.400-4 V8 engine;dual exhaust; chrome-plated air cleaner cover; 3-speed floor-mounted manual transmission: all-vinyl seating with foam-padded seat cushions; folding seat back latches; heater and defroster; cigar lighter; ash tray-front and rear; ash tray and glove compartiment light; energy absorbing steering column; deluxe steering wheel; 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-flow radiator; Delcotron generator; dual-key locking system: passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons all doors; step-on parking brake; 14-inch wheels -(with 6-inch rims); seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions; Full-Flow oil filter; wheel covers; door-operated interior light: dual horns: thick laminate windshield; crank-operated vent windows; recessed dual-speed windshield wipers; windshield washers; padded instrument panel, sun visors, windshield corner posts: reduced glare instrument panel top. inside windshield mouldings, horn control, steering wheel hub, and windshield wiper arms and blades; inside day-night mirror with deflecting base; outside rear view mirror; backup lights. new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; GS ornamentation on radiator grille. front fender. rear and panel and instrument panel; soft, low-profile window control knobs and coat hooks; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; 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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