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).
Data sheet listing the technical specifications and observations for a Buick Car, Type 28-27C.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\5\ 05-page082 | |
| Date | 21th March 1928 | |
| Hg/AJL/LG21.3.28. BUICK CAR. During the short time in which this car was at our disposal, we have taken the following particulars. Type 28-27C. Serial number 136280. Eng.No.2024730. Bore 3.125" Stroke 4.5". 6 cyls. Cu. capacity = 3395 cc. Swept vol. 565.7 cc. Volume of combustion head 155 cc. (by measurement.) Compression ration ( from above ) 4.65 : 1. Horse power (RAC. rating) = 23.4. Firing order 1. 4. 2. 6. 3. 5. Engine oil capacity .875 galls. Water 3.125 galls. Petrol tank capacity 13.625 galls. Wheelbase 114.875". Track (front) 57". Toe in = .3125". Overall length (a) Luggage grid closed = 177". (b) open = 185". Effective circumference of tyre on rear at 40 lbs/sq.in. = 96.75" Top gear ratio = 5.10 2nd. gear = 9.23. 1st. gear = 15.3 Reverse gear = 18.45 : 1 Car weight (saloon body) filled up with water, petrol, oil etc. tools and spares, one spare tyre and rim carried at the rear : Front = 15 cwts. (1680 lbs.) Rear. = 17 cwts. 1 qr. 14 lbs(1946 lbs.) Total = 32 cwts. 2 qrs. 14 lbs. (3647 lbs.) Whilst the car was in our possession one of the outer valve springs broke. The valve springs have the following dimensions etc :- contd :- | ||