Car Specs

1975 Buick Electra 225 Custom

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Chassis Code: 4CV

Build Start: 1975

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1975
Model Variant: 4CV
Chassis Code: 4CV

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3225mm
Track/tread (rear): 1625mm
Width: 2030mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Kerb weight: 2210kg
Track/tread (front): 1615mm
Length: 5928mm
Height: 1400mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 98litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Bore × Stroke: 109.54 × 99.06mm
Specific output(Net): 27.5 bhp/litre0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Net): 62.67 Nm/litre, 0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 7.9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity: 7.5 litre (7468cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.73
Engine Manufacturer: GM

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 94.05 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(Net): 208 PS (205 bhp) (153 kW)at 3800 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 468 Nm (345 ft·lb) (47.7 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.46kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.84

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 787.5kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 301mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x6.00
Tyres Rear: JR78-15
Wheel Size Front: 15x6.00
Tyres Front: JR78-15

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Model code: V39
Unitary Capacity: 933.5cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 59.5

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