Car Specs

1964 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 4800

Build Start: 1964

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1964
Model Variant: 4800
Chassis Code: 4800

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3200mm
Track/tread (rear): 1549mm
Width: 1981mm
Track/tread (front): 1578mm
Length: 5660mm
Height: 1461mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75.8litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: Super Wildcat
Capacity: 7 litre (6969cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 109.5 × 92.5mm
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1136kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x6.0L
Tyres Front: 8.00 x 15
Tyres Rear: 8.00 x 15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x6.0L

Other

Model code: 4867
maximum power output(Gross): 365 PS (360 bhp) (268 kW)at 4400 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 38.5 kW/litre52.4 ps/litre, 51.7 bhp/litre0.85 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 871.13cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 59.5
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 630 Nm (465 ft·lb) (64.2 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 90.4 Nm/litre, 1.09 ft·lb/cu3

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