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5.3 Nailhead V8 (5th gen)

5th gen (1949-1953) · 1953–1953RWDSedan

The 5.3 Nailhead V8 is a rear-wheel-drive Buick Roadmaster sedan from the fifth generation, sold in 1953. A 5.3-litre V8 makes 188 PS and 407 Nm and uses a 2-speed Dynaflow. It has four doors and six seats, and runs on petrol.

185 hpPower

1953-1953Year

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine5.3L Nailhead V8 (322)

Displacement5.3 L

Cylinders8

FuelPetrol

Transmission2-speed Dynaflow

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power185 hp

Torque407 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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