These are standard specifications for the 1959 Buick Electra, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Twin Turbine Dynaflow
Chassis # 8F4032820
Engine # 1185485
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1959 - 1960 |
| Price : | $3,820-$4,300 |
| Weight : | 4560 lbs | 2068.381 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Twin Turbine Dynaflow
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1959 : | 285,089 |
| Total 1959 Electra production : | 66,493 |
| 1959 Buick Electra | |
| 225 Convertible Coupe 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,493 |
| 225 Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 10,491 |
| 225 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 6,324 |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 11,216 |
| Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,612 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 12,357 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.6 in | 5603 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Hardtop
| Price : | $3,960 |
| Weight : | 4570 lbs | 2072.917 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.6 in | 5603 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $3,820 |
| Weight : | 4465 lbs | 2025.29 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.6 in | 5603 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
225 Sedan
| Price : | $4,300 |
| Weight : | 4630 lbs | 2100.133 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.6 in | 5603 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
225 Hardtop
| Price : | $4,300 |
| Weight : | 4640 lbs | 2104.669 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.6 in | 5603 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
225 Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 8F4032820
Engine # 1185485
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Chassis # 8F4006011
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| Price : | $4,190 |
| Weight : | 4560 lbs | 2068.381 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.6 in | 5603 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 x 15 tubeless |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Buick Electra FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Buick Electra?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra has a wheelbase size of 126.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra has a length of 220.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Buick Electra cost when new?A: The 1959 Buick Electra cost approximately $3,820 to $4,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra was offered as a 225 Convertible Coupe, 225 Hardtop, 225 Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The 1959 Buick Electra had 8.00 x 15 tubeless tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1959? A: Buick produced 285,089 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Electras were produced? A: Buick produced 66,493 examples of the Electra in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Buick Electra was a V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The 1959 Buick Electra had a 3 speed Automatic Twin Turbine Dynaflow gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Buick Electra?
How many 1959 Buick Electra were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra has a wheelbase size of 126.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra has a length of 220.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Buick Electra cost when new?A: The 1959 Buick Electra cost approximately $3,820 to $4,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra was offered as a 225 Convertible Coupe, 225 Hardtop, 225 Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The 1959 Buick Electra had 8.00 x 15 tubeless tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1959? A: Buick produced 285,089 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Electras were produced? A: Buick produced 66,493 examples of the Electra in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Buick Electra was a V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The 1959 Buick Electra had a 3 speed Automatic Twin Turbine Dynaflow gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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