Buick Electra 6.0 Automatic (254 hp)

Generation 1 · 1959–1960

General

Car class
S

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
5611 mm
Width
2050 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
3208 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
5,957 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
254 hp
Max power (kW)
186 kW
Max power RPM
4,400 rpm
Maximum torque
515 Nm
Max torque RPM
2400 kW
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
8.5
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
104.8 mm
Stroke
86.4 mm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
2
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
80 octane

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