Car Specs

1964 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop

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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 sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: Wildcat 445
Capacity: 6.6 litre (6555cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Sump: wet sumped
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 106.2 × 92.5mm

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester 4GC carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1157.9kPa

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

Unitary Capacity: 819.38cc
Model code: 4839
maximum power output(Gross): 330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)at 4400 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 37 kW/litre50.3 ps/litre, 49.6 bhp/litre0.81 bhp/cu in
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 55.9
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 604 Nm (445 ft·lb) (61.6 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 92.14 Nm/litre, 1.11 ft·lb/cu3

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