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1969 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop

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Chassis Code: Series 48000

Build Start: 1969

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1969
Model Variant: Series 48000
Chassis Code: Series 48000

Dimensions

Ground clearance: 137mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 94.7litres
Wheelbase: 3205mm
Track/tread (rear): 1600mm
Width: 2032mm
Track/tread (front): 1613mm
Length: 5710mm
Height: 1394mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 7 litre (7041cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.07
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 106.36 × 99.06mm
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.78

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 305mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1149.4kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 305mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x6.00JK
Tyres Front: 8.85-15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x6.00JK
Tyres Rear: 8.85-15

Other

maximum power output(Gross): 264 PS (260 bhp) (194 kW)at 5000 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 27.5 kW/litre37.4 ps/litre, 36.9 bhp/litre0.61 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 880.13cc
Model code: 48239
RAC rating: 56.1
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 644 Nm (475 ft·lb) (65.7 kgm)at 3200 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 91.46 Nm/litre, 1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Number of doors: 4

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