Car Specs

1978 Buick Electra Limited

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Chassis Code: 4C

Build Start: 1978

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1978
Model Variant: 4C
Chassis Code: 4C

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3020mm
Track/tread (rear): 1542mm
Width: 1961mm
Track/tread (front): 1570mm
Length: 5641mm
Height: 1420mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 96litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: L34
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5724cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.2
Specific output(Net): 22.1 kW/litre30.1 ps/litre, 29.7 bhp/litre0.49 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.41
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 103.05 × 86mm
Specific torque(Net): 65.16 Nm/litre, 0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(Net): 172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)at 3800 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 373 Nm (275 ft·lb) (38 kgm)at 2000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.87

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 818.9kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 301mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x6
Tyres Rear: GR78-15
Wheel Size Front: 15x6
Tyres Front: GR78-15

Other

Model code: X69
Unitary Capacity: 715.5cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 52.7
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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