Car Specs

1978 Buick Electra Limited Coupé

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Quick Facts

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: 1397mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 96litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Capacity: 6.6 litre (6600cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.29
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: L80
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 110.52 × 86mm
Specific output(Net): 28 bhp/litre0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Net): 65.76 Nm/litre, 0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.41
Engine Manufacturer: GM

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 188 PS (185 bhp) (138 kW)at 3600 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 434 Nm (320 ft·lb) (44.3 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.87

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 826.3kPa
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: X37
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 825cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 60.6

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