(1970 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Electra 225 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Electra | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5734 mm / 225.7 in / 225.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 2064 kg / 4550 lb / 4550 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3226 mm / 127.0 in / 127.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1607 mm / 63.3 in / 63.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Fuel capacity | 96 l / 21.0 UK gal / 25.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 109.5 mm / 4.31 in / 4.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 7458 cm3 / 455.1 cu in / 455.1 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 932.25 cm3/cylinder / 56.889 cu in/cylinder / 56.889 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 275.9 kW / 375.1 hp / 375.1 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 691.0 Nm / 509.7 lbft / 509.7 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 272.1 kW / 370.0 bhp / 370.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 49.6 kW/l / 1.105 bhp/cu in / 1.105 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 92.65 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.56 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 179.26 kW/ton / 243.73 bhp/ton / 243.73 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Electra 225
