1970 - Buick - Electra 225

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Electra 225 1970
General Information
Make Buick
Model Electra 225
Production Year 1970
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3226 mm     (127 in)
Front Track 1607 mm     (63,3 in)
Rear Track 1600 mm     (63 in)
Length 5734 mm     (225,7 in)
Width 2032 mm     (80 in)
Height 1397 mm     (55 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 2064 kg     (4546,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 95,5 litre   (21 Imp gal ,  25,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 7458 cc     (455,12 cu in)
Bore 109,5 mm     (4,31 in)
Stroke 99 mm     (3,9 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 932,25 cc/cylinder    (56,89 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,25 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 370 HP     (275,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 691 N.m     (510 lb.ft ,  70,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 572,8 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 179,3 HP/ton    (133,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,6 HP/litre    (37 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 201 km/h   (124,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,56 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)