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5.2 Straight-Eight turbulator (2nd gen)

2nd gen (1938-1939) · 1938–1939RWDSedan

The 5.2 Straight-Eight turbulator is a rear-wheel-drive Buick Roadmaster sedan from the second generation, built in 1938 and 1939. Its 5.2-litre overhead-valve straight-eight makes 141 PS and 386 Nm through a 3-speed manual. It has four doors and six seats.

139 hpPower

1938-1939Year

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine5.2L OHV straight-eight (320)

Displacement5.2 L

Cylinders8

FuelPetrol

Transmission3-speed Manual

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power139 hp

Torque386 Nm

Dimensions & body

BodySedan

Doors4

Seats6

STORY

The Roadmaster name, dating to 1936, returned in 1991 as a full-size rear-drive sedan and station wagon on GM's B-body platform. The wagon featured woodgrain trim, a vista roof, and rear-facing third-row seating, while later cars adopted the Corvette-derived LT1 V8. It was discontinued in 1996 when GM closed the Arlington plant to build SUVs.

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