From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Specifications brochure for the Buick New 'R.O.' Series, detailing the Model 40 Special, Model 60 Century, Model 80 Roadmaster, and Model 90 Limited.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\3\ scan0044 | |
| Date | 6th December 1937 guessed | |
| SPECIFICATIONS Buick 8 NEW "R.O." SERIES FOUR NEW MODELS MODEL 40 SPECIAL MODEL 80 ROADMASTER MODEL 60 CENTURY MODEL 90 LIMITED ENGINES. Eight cylinder with silent oil cushioned overhead valves operated by enclosed push rods. Detachable cylinder head. Five-point suspension with rubber mountings. Bore and stroke. Model 40: 3 3/32" x 4 1/8" (78.58 x 104.78). R.A.C. Rating 30.6 h.p. Models 60, 80 and 90: 3 7/16" x 4 5/16" (87.31 x 109.54). R.A.C. Rating 37.8 h.p. LUBRICATION. Forced feed by gear-type pump. Special oil filter and oil temperature control. Crankcase ventilating system. Chassis lubrication manual by high pressure gun. COOLING. Water cooled by centrifugal pump, thermostatically controlled by-pass type of water temperature control. GEAR BOX. Silent synchromesh transmission with helical cut gears. Three speeds forward and one reverse. Gear lever mounted on steering column. CLUTCH. Series 40 has an entirely new simplified clutch using a one-piece conical shaped spring with corrugated surface. Series 60, 80 and 90, single dry-plate disc type with cushioning springs, totally enclosed. CARBURETTOR. Down-draught type with automatic choke, heat and idle control. Silent air cleaner. Petrol Pump. Petrol tank at rear. Capacity Models 40 and 60: 15 gallons. Models 80 and 90: 16 1/2 gallons. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Complete Delco 2-unit for electric lighting, starting and ignition. Dual controlled automatic starting, operated by accelerator or hand throttle. Combined steering and ignition lock. STEERING GEAR. Centre point controlled steering, with worm and double roller type steering gear. REAR AXLE. Semi-floating with Torque Tube drive, all Chassis models. BRAKES. Hydraulic brakes on four wheels. Mechanical hand brake on rear wheels with brake lever under dash. Braking area: Model 40: 158.7 sq. ins. Models 60 and 80: 181.4 sq. ins. Model 90: 214.6 sq. ins. FRAME. Models 40 and 60: Complete box section frame. Models 80 and 90: Double drop straight pressed steel side rails. All Models have cruciform type X-members specially reinforced for increased torsional rigidity. WHEELBASE. Model 40: 120". Model 60: 125 1/2". Model 80: 133". Model 90: 140". SPRINGING. Front: Independent coil spring for each front wheel. Rear: Coil springing suspension. Shock absorbers, front: Models 40 and 60: double acting hydraulic. Models 80 and 90: Inertia double acting. Rear, all models: End to end action type. WHEELS. Large hub disc-type wheels with chromium plated hub caps. TYRES. Model 40: 16" x 6.50". Model 60: 15" x 7.00". Model 80: 16" x 7.00". Model 90: 16" x 7.50". DIMENSIONS. Model 40: Overall length with bumpers 16' 10", width 6'. Model 60: Overall length with bumpers 17' 4 1/2", width 6'. Model 80: Overall length with bumpers 18' 2", width 6' 4 1/2". Model 90: Overall length with bumpers 18' 8 1/4", width 6' 4 1/2". Sole Concessionaires: LENDRUM & HARTMAN LTD. BUICK HOUSE, ALBEMARLE STREET, LONDON, W.1. Telephones: Regent 2771 (8 lines) Telegrams: "Buickgen, Piccy, London." SERVICE STATION: OLD OAK LANE, WILLESDEN, N.W.10. Telephone: Willesden 4100 New Car Production and Delivery Works: 63, MINERVA ROAD, LONDON, N.W.10. Telephone: Willesden 4507 DEALERS EVERYWHERE Lendrum & Hartman reserve the right to alter these specifications without notice or obligation Prices are ex Works, London, and do not apply to Irish Free State. Herbert Fitch & Co Ltd BUICK The wonder car of the age. | ||