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gptkbp:instanceOf
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automobile engine
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gptkbp:compressionRatio
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8.0:1 to 10.5:1
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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aluminum
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gptkbp:coolingSystem
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water-cooled
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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featured in movies and media
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gptkbp:displacement
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264 to 455 cubic inches
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gptkbp:drivetrain
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2 valves per cylinder
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gptkbp:engine
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cast iron
longitudinal
approximately 600 lbs
cast iron block
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gptkbp:engineType
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gptkb:Buick_400_V8
gptkb:Nailhead_V8
gptkb:V8
gptkb:Buick_350_V8
gptkb:Buick_430_V8
gptkb:Buick_455_V8
gptkb:Rover_V8
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gptkbp:exhaustSystem
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carbureted or fuel-injected
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gptkbp:firstIntroduced
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1953
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gptkbp:fuelType
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gasoline
distributor ignition
wet sump
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gptkbp:headCoach
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aluminum heads
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Buick V8 family
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gptkbp:involved
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classic car collectors
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced_American_automotive_design
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gptkbp:marketSegment
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luxury vehicles
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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smooth operation
good reliability
high torque output
classic_American_muscle
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gptkbp:notableModels
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gptkb:Buick_Electra
gptkb:Buick_Wildcat
gptkb:Buick_Skylark
Buick Riviera
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gptkbp:performance
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aftermarket options available
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gptkbp:powerOutput
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150 to 360 horsepower
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gptkbp:producedBy
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gptkb:Buick
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gptkbp:productionYears
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1953 to 2008
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gptkbp:relatedPatent
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gptkb:Chevrolet_small-block
gptkb:Cadillac_V8
gptkb:Pontiac_V8
gptkb:Oldsmobile_V8
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gptkbp:setting
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OHV (Overhead Valve)
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Buick_V6_family
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gptkbp:timePeriod
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chain-driven
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gptkbp:torque
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240 to 500 lb-ft
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gptkbp:usedIn
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Buick_vehicles
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