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Old 11-28-2011, 11:02 AM   #27
Paul Ceasrine
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Alex,,,,,

1966 Buick Wildcat '465', Sport Coupe
425/380 HP 'Y48 Option' (465 lbs. of torque)

Y48 Option (Cost $381)
included;
* a Dual-quad intake w/twin Carter 625 CFM AFB's (in the trunk)
* High-rate Valve-springs
* Special Chrome Air-cleaner
* Cast-aluminum valve covers
* Posi-Traction w/3.42 Gears
* Dual-exhaust
* 'GS Handling Package'
(incl; Heavy-Duty Shocks, Variable-rate Suspension-springs, Heavy-Duty Front & Rear Sway-bars,
Quick-ratio Steering-box, 15" x 7" Rallye Road-wheels and 8.45 x 15" performance tires)

Option; Super-Turbine Switch-Pitch Turbo-Hydramtic 400 Transmission (cost $236)

Car weight; 4003 lbs.
Not a favorable weight/horsepower break in 1966 (10.54 wt/hp),,(C/SA = 9.50 - 10.59 wt/hp)

Performance;
0-to-60,,,,,,,,,,,,,7.4 seconds
1/4 Mile,,,,,,,,,,,15.20 @ 93 MPH
Top Speed,,,,,132 MPH

Performance Test, with 4.45 Optional Gears, Belanger Headers and 7" slicks.
13.97 @ 102.3 MPH

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