Car Specs

1960 Buick Electra Hardtop

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Chassis Code: 4700

Build Start: 1960

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1960
Model Variant: 4700
Chassis Code: 4700

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3208mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 2032mm
Track/tread (front): 1580mm
Length: 5618mm
Height: 1412mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75.8litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: Wildcat 445
Capacity: 6.6 litre (6580cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 2 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 106.4 × 92.5mm
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.75

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1151.6kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 8.00 x 15
Tyres Rear: 8.00 x 15

Other

Model code: 4739
maximum power output(Gross): 330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)at 4400 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 36.8 kW/litre50.1 ps/litre, 49.4 bhp/litre0.81 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 822.5cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 56.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 603 Nm (445 ft·lb) (61.5 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 91.64 Nm/litre, 1.11 ft·lb/cu3

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