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Buick Electra 225

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 109.50 mm × 99.00 mm 4.31 in × 3.9 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 7.5 litre 7458 cc (455.115 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 179.26 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1164.3 kPa (168.9 psi)
Specific torque 92.65 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 932.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3226 mm
wheelbase 127 in
Length (milimeters) 5734 mm
Length (inches) 225.7 in
Width (milimeters) 2032 mm
Width (inches) 80 in
Height (milimeters) 1397 mm
Height (inches) 55 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2064 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4550 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 95.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 21 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 25.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.56

General information

RAC rating 59.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1970 Buick Electra 225 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1970

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