Which Buick Limited Version to Buy and Why
The Buick Limited catalogue data contains just one choice: the 6.0 AT Cabrio from the 1 generation, produced from 1958 to 1959. There are no alternative generations, engines, gearboxes, or body styles to compare. Therefore, the buying decision is straightforward: choose the 6.0 AT if you want the Buick Limited represented here.
The Buick Limited catalogue data contains just one choice: the 6.0 AT Cabrio from the 1 generation, produced from 1958 to 1959. There are no alternative generations, engines, gearboxes, or body styles to compare. Therefore, the buying decision is straightforward: choose the 6.0 AT if you want the Buick Limited represented here. It combines a 5972 cc Gasoline engine with 279 hp and 515 Nm, a 4-speed Automatic gearbox, and RWD. Its recorded performance is 12.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 182 km/h.
Buick Limited generations: what changed?
Only 1 generation appears in the supplied Buick Limited data. It ran from 1958 to 1959 and used a Cabrio body. This generation contains one version, the 6.0 AT.
Because no other Buick Limited generation or restyling is listed, there is no documented generational change to compare. Searches for other model years or similarly named Buick models may refer to vehicles outside this catalogue entry; their specifications cannot be used to evaluate this 1958–1959 Buick Limited.
1958 Buick Limited specs and engine comparison
The 6.0 AT is the only engine and transmission combination available in the data. Its naturally aspirated Gasoline engine has a displacement of 5972 cc, produces 279 hp or 205 kW, and develops 515 Nm. That equals approximately 46.7 hp per litre. Torque output is approximately 86.2 Nm per litre.
The engine has 8 cylinders in a V-shaped layout, with 2 valves per cylinder. Boost is No, the fuel system is Carburetor, and the engine position is Front, longitudinal. The listed fuel is 92.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 AT | 279 hp / 205 kW | 515 Nm | 5972 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 8 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
Engine speed at maximum power is not measured, and engine speed at maximum torque is not measured. Compression ratio is not measured, while cylinder bore and piston stroke are also not measured.
Since there is only one version, there is no lower-powered or higher-powered alternative. Likewise, there is no smaller engine against which to calculate an upgrade in output, displacement, or power per litre.
Buick Limited performance and mpg
The 6.0 AT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.4 seconds and has a listed maximum speed of 182 km/h. These figures apply specifically to the 279 hp, 515 Nm version with the 4-speed Automatic gearbox and RWD.
Fuel consumption in the city is not measured. Fuel consumption on the highway is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured. Consequently, Buick Limited mpg cannot be calculated from the supplied figures. CO₂ emissions are not measured, and the emissions class is not measured.
For a buyer, this means performance can be compared with a personal requirement, but economy cannot be judged numerically from this catalogue data. Any fuel-consumption claim would require evidence beyond the supplied specifications.
Buick Limited dimensions and weight
Kerb weight for the 6.0 AT is not measured, and gross weight is not measured. Because kerb weight is unavailable, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated reliably.
Ground clearance is not measured. Fuel-tank capacity is not measured, and wheel sizes are not measured. These omissions should matter when checking storage, transport, parking, tyre availability, driving range, or load requirements: the necessary dimensions and weight figures must be verified separately for the individual car.
The available chassis data lists an Independent, spring front suspension and Drum front brakes. Rear suspension and rear brake specifications are not measured.
Buick Limited reliability and problems
Reliability records and known-problem data are not included in the supplied catalogue information. No numerical comparison of failure rates, repair frequency, maintenance costs, or component life is therefore possible.
The specification sheet does identify several items worth confirming during an inspection: the Carburetor fuel system, 4-speed Automatic gearbox, RWD system, Independent, spring front suspension, and Drum front brakes. Their condition is not measured in the data, so the catalogue cannot state whether a particular example is reliable or needs repairs.
Which Buick Limited version should you choose?
Choose the 6.0 AT because it is the sole documented version, not because it defeats another Buick Limited specification in a numerical comparison. The buyer receives a 5972 cc Gasoline engine, 279 hp, 205 kW, 515 Nm, approximately 46.7 hp per litre, a 4-speed Automatic gearbox, RWD, and a Cabrio body.
There is no second version to offer extra power, additional torque, a different gearbox, another drive system, better acceleration, or lower measured fuel consumption. There is also no later generation in the data that changes the engine, body, or performance figures. Questions about “what the extra money buys” cannot be answered because prices are not provided and no alternative version exists.
The decisive comparison is therefore between the known and unknown specifications. The 6.0 AT has measured power, torque, displacement, acceleration, and maximum speed. Its weight, dimensions, ground clearance, tank capacity, wheel sizes, and fuel consumption are not measured. A purchase decision should use the catalogue figures for identifying the correct version, then verify every unmeasured item on the individual car.