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Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Versions

Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Specs

(1958 - 1959) - Technical Specifications for Years 1958, 1959

Petrol

401 cu-in
6572 cm³

V 8

326 HP
330 PS / 243 kW

444 lb-ft
603 Nm

Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Electra 1st Gen. - 1959 New Model

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	GM Buick Nailhead V8 401 Wildcat

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	4-barrel Carburetor

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	401 cu-in / 6572 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	4.19 x 0.14 inches 106.4 x 3.640 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.5

Horsepower :	326 HP / 330 PS / 243 kW @ 4400 rpm

Maximum torque :	444 lb-ft / 603 Nm @ 2800 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	2 speed Automatic Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 3.23


Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	20.1 gallons 76 L 16.7 UK gallons

Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	126.3 inches / 320.8 cm

Length :	225.39 inches / 572.5 cm

Width :	80.71 inches / 205.0 cm

Height :	55.51 inches / 141.0 cm

Front Axle :	62.01 inches / 157.5 cm

Rear Axle :	60 inches / 152.4 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-


Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	6 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	-


Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop 1959 Twin Turbine Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (12.01 inches / 305 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (12.01 inches / 305 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	8.00/- R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	8.00/- R15

Steering :	Ball-bearing worm and nut

Steering ratio :	28.8

Front Suspension :	Ball-joint suspension. Coil Springs.

Rear Suspension :	Solid axle. track rod bar. Coil Springs.