Wildcat

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE WILDCAT: 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. Machanical fuel pump. Pleated paper gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oiled paper element air cleaner. Exhaust-type intake manifold heat control. Fuel tank capacity: approximately 25 gallons. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type circulation thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Capacity: 16.7 quarts with heater. Exhaust System: Muffler constructed of corrosion resistent aluminized steel to promote longer life. Duel exhaust available as optional equipment with automatic transmission. Electrical: Twelve-volt electrical system. Four position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: Super Turbine is of a torque converter type. Total oil capacity 23 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height in rear seat. Angled sections are connected by a special constant-velocity univeral joint that minimizes vibration during transfer of power to rear axle . Shaft is conected 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 ball joint front suspension with link-type stabilizer bar. Four-link-type rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Brakes: Hydraulic, self-energizing. Air-cooled finned aluminum front brake drums with cast iron liners; finned drums rear. Total gross lining area 193,3 sq. in. Stap-on parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes optional. Tires: 8.45 x 15. Optional tires available for other than normal driving conditions. Consult your Buick dealer. Steering: Manual recirculating ball, standard. Easy power steering. optional. Overall ratio; 18.9 to 1. Flexible coupling in power gear screens out road irregularities.


THE STANDARD WILDCAT ENGINE 430-4

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

360@5000	475@3200	10.25 to 1	430	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

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

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speedManual Transmision 3.07			Automatic Super Turbine 3.07
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe	220.46	80.0	54.2	126.0	63.44	63.0
4-Door Hardtop	220.46	80.0	55.2	126.0	63.44	63.0
4-Door Sedan	220.46	80.0	55.3	126.0	63.44	63.0
Convertible	220.46	80.0	54.2	126.0	63.44	63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

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

Sport Coupe	38.7	37.3	42.2	34.9	62.2	61.0
4-Door Hardtop	38.7	37.8	42.2	38.5	62.3	61.4
4-Door Sedan	39.6	38.3	42.2	39.0	62.3	61.4
Convertible	38.8	37.9	42.1	34.9	62.2	53.1

BUICK WILDCAT REGULAR EQUIPMENT: 360-hp. 430-4 V8 engine; 3-speed manual transmission (synchronized in all forward gears); heater and defroster; self-adjusting brakes; finned aluminum front brake drums with cast-iron liners; duel master cylinder brake system with warning light and corrosion resistant brake lines: seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions: step-on parking brake; four-way hazard warning flasher; directional signals; lane change feature in direction signal control: front door-operated interior light; glove compartment light; smoking set; rear seat ash trays: Magic-Mirror finish; safety arm rests- front and rear; 15-inch wheels; duel horns; crank-operated vent windows; soft, low-profile window control knobs end coat hooks; 6,000-mile lubed front suspension; Delcotron generator; carpeting; dual-key locking system; Full-Flow oil filter; passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors; folding seat back latches; custom interior trims (Wildcat Custom models); deluxe steering wheel; energy absorbing steering column: paddle-type arm rest (Wildcat Custom models); custom headlining (Wildcat Custom models-except Convertible); cross-flow radiator; 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; thick laminate windshield; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure: recessed dual-speed windshield wipers: windshield washers: backup lights, new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; inside day-night mirror with deflecting base; outside rear view mirror; 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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