Engine manufacturer: GM Buick Fireball V-8 322
Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type: petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system: carburetor
Charge system: naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2
Valves timing:
Additional features: Carter 2179 or 2358 4-barrel
Cylinders alignment: V 8
Displacement: 5272 cm3 / 321.7 cui
Horsepower gross: 176 kW / 239 PS / 236 hp (SAE)
Torque gross: 447 Nm / 330 ft-lb
Car power to weight ratio net: 80 watt/kg / 36 watt/lb (estimated by a-c)
Car weight to power ratio net: 12.5 kg/kW / 9.2 kg/PS / 20.6 lbs/hp (estimated by a-c)