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Engine names referred to engine torque output rather than displacement. The "Wildcat 445" was a 401 CID V8 that produced a peak torque rating of 445 lb⋅ft (603 N⋅m), while the "Wildcat 465" was a 425 CID V8 that produced 465 lb⋅ft (630 N⋅m) of torque. The "dual quad" version of the Wildcat 465 was dubbed "Super Wildcat".
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Buick was mostly known for making land yachts, but the Wildcat a more performance-oriented car. The main purpose of the mid-engine prototype was to showcase the brand's newly-developed.
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The Wildcat was a drivable car, powered by Buick's then-new 322 cid V-8 engine and using a Dynaflow automatic transmission. For a unique look when in motion, Roto-Static hubcaps remained stationary while the wheels turned (similar to Rolls-Royce center caps today). Luxury features included hydraulically operated windows and seats.
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The Buick V8 is a family of V8 engines produced by the Buick division of General Motors between 1953 and 1981. The first version replaced the Buick straight-eight. Displacements vary from 215 cu in (3.5 L) (for the division's unique all-aluminum early 1960s engine) to 455 cu in (7.5 L) for its last big block in 1976.
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The first real Buick Wildcat, which was actually the 1963 model, came with a 6.6-liter Nailhead engine which made 325 horsepower and a whopping 430 lb-ft of torque. 8 The Buick Wildcat Spawned Its Own Engine Line Bring a Trailer
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Back in 1966, the Buick Wildcat carried a powerful V8 engine. Known as the Nailhead, this Buick V8 engine debuted in 1953 as a 4.3-liter motor. It became far more powerful by the time it reached.
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The specs on the '85 Wildcat Concept report both a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V6 and a turbocharged version. Via: SuperCars.net. Each of the V6's had a four-speed automatic. The naturally-aspirated Wildcat posted 230-horse with a 5.9 second 0 to 60, while the turbocharger made 360-horse and a 4.4 second 0 to 60.
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The initial short-lived Buick Wildcat was produced in 1953 as an experimental, two-seater show car. It was followed in 1954 by an all-new sportier one-off, the Wildcat II, followed by one more in 1955, the four-passenger Wildcat III.
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Buick's first use of the Wildcat name was on three exciting mid-1950s dream cars. Meanwhile, the Century, a "banker's hot rod" model, was revived. Then in 1962, Buick brought out the first production Wildcat, a new factory hot rod designed to compete with the Oldsmobile Starfire and Pontiac Grand Prix.
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From 1964 to 1966, Buick offered the Wildcat with a 'Wildcat 465' engine option that produced either 340hp when fitted with a factory four-barrel carburetor or 360hp with dual quad carburetors. The unit was a 7.0-liter V-8 that delivered 465lb-ft of torque.
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Buick Wildcat is an automobile that has a convertible/cabriolet type body with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The 6.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder unit that has an output of 325 bhp (330 PS/242 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 583 N·m (430 lb·ft/59.5 kgm) at 2800 rpm..
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#1 · Jan 25, 2007 has anybody heard of a 1964 buick 310 wild cat and if so what size was it and what was the horsepower rating or this motor. we have one for our 1964 skylark that we want to redo . thanks zach Reply Quote 1 - 5 of 5 Posts X xntrik 5393 posts · Joined 2005 #2 · Jan 25, 2007 79chevy4x4 said:
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Jun 1, 2022 Electra is a name from Buick's past and it has been affixed to four show cars over the years. So when GM trademarked the Buick Electra name recently and started applying it to.
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The Buick Wildcat became its own series in 1963, splitting from the Invicta parent variant. During that time, it received its own styling, which was once again a new arrangement of existing GM odds and ends, and received some enticing engine options including a high-performance 401 Nailhead V8.
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Today the Buick 455 V8 is an appealing choice for engine builders willing to work with its thinner walled design. With the right heads and camshaft, it's simple to transform even a later version of the motor into a 500hp build (with a girdle required to strengthen the block past the 600hp mark).