1955 Buick
As BUICK's top-of-the-line Series, ROADMASTER brings impressive new leadership to the fine-car field.

1955 BUICK ROADMASTER

1955 Buick Roadmaster
In the new sports-car lines of the Sedan, the roomier Riviera and Convertible, you see lower profiles, and distinctive new front-to-rear styling.

Horsepower in ROADMASTER has been increased to 236 with a compression ratio of 9.0 to 1. Performance has been increased with the acceleration magic of Variable Pitch Dynaflow. Gasoline economy is notably improved.

Now add to this -- the unsurpassed levelness of the ROADMASTER ride -- regal new interiors with richly brocaded fabrics and pastel-hued leathers -- the ease of handling of Buick Safety Power Steering -- the many other choice features that are yours as standard equipment -- and you know why ROADMASTER is the most rewarding investment your fine-car dollars can make in 1955.

Specifications

Roadmaster SERIES 70

BUICK VALVE-IN-HEAD V8 ENGINE

Compression Ratio 9
Horsepower 236
Bore and Stroke 4.0 X 3.2 inches
Displacement 322 cubic Inches
Carburetor 4-barrel Airpower
Oil capacity (refill) 6 quarts
Full pressure lubrication to main  
Connecting rod and camshaft bearings
Low-pressure lubrication to rocker arms

VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW DRIVE

Oil capacity 10 quarts
Torque converter with gears  
No clutch pedal  
Variable pitch stator  

WHEELBASE

All models 127 inches
Over-all car length 215.9 inches

FUEL SYSTEM

Thermostatic heat control  
Automatic Choke  
Automatic idle control  
Intake silencer  
Oil bath air cleaner  
Fuel strainer  
Fuel tank capacity 19 gallons

COOLING SYSTEM

Thermostatic and bypass temperature control
Pressure relief valve in filler cap  
Water capacity 18.5 quarts
Water capacity with heater 20 quarts

REAR AXLE

Torque-tube drive  
Semi-floating rear axle with hypoid gears
Gear ratio 3.4

SUSPENSION

Independent front wheel suspension  
Ride stabilizer  
All coil springs  

STEERING

Buick Safety Power Steering standard
Ratio 24.1 to 1

FRAME

Double Drop  
Channel X Center Cross Member  
Box Type Front Cross Member  

SHOCK ABSORBERS

Front: Double Acting Direct type  
Rear: Double Acting lever type  

BRAKES

Four wheel hydraulic  
Buick cast brake drums  
Size 12-inch diameter
StepOn parking brake  
Power brakes optional at extra cost  

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12-volt Delco-Remy  
Solenoid starter  
Battery mounted under hood  

WHEELS AND TIRES

Tubeless tires  
Broad rim  
Demountable steel disk wheels  
Size 15X6
Ply 8.00-15--4
Wire wheels optional at extra cost  
Equipped with conventional tire and tube