1960 Buick Electra Specifications

1960 Buick Electra
1960 Buick Electra Model Years
19591960

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1959 - 1960
Price : $3,816-$4,300
Weight : 4570 lbs | 2072.917 kg
Top Speed : 200 km/h | 124.3 mph
V 8
Displacement : 6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.2 in | 106 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
1 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7458 cc | 455.1 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :510 Ft-Lbs (691 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Compression : 10.3:1
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Transmission:
2 Automatic Column-shifted

Total Buick Production for 1960 : 253,807
Total 1960 Electra production : 55,314
1960 Buick Electra
225 Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 6,746
225 Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 4,841
225 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 8,029
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 7,416
Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 14,488
Riviera Sedan 6 dr. 4 P : 13,794

225 Convertible Coupe

225 Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 8G5002642
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225 Convertible Coupe
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225 Convertible Coupe
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225 Convertible Coupe
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225 Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 8G3036702
Auction entries : 2
225 Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 8G2008048
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225 Convertible Coupe
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Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 225.9 in | 5738 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
Front Track : 62.2 in | 1580 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Riviera Sedan

Riviera Sedan
Chassis # 8G2014193
Auction entries : 1
Price : $3,855
Weight : 4542 lbs | 2060.217 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 6
Exterior
Length : 221.2 in | 5619 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
Front Track : 62.2 in | 1580 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Hardtop Sedan

Price : $3,961
Weight : 4552 lbs | 2064.752 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 221.2 in | 5619 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
Front Track : 62.2 in | 1580 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Price : $3,816
Weight : 4451 lbs | 2018.94 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 221.2 in | 5619 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
Front Track : 62.2 in | 1580 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

225 Sedan

Price : $4,298
Weight : 4651 lbs | 2109.658 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 225.9 in | 5738 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
Front Track : 62.2 in | 1580 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

225 Hardtop Sedan

Price : $4,300
Weight : 4650 lbs | 2109.205 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 225.9 in | 5738 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
Front Track : 62.2 in | 1580 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.00 x 15

1960 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,600
Avg. Household Income : $5,315
Avg. Home : $12,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.31
Total Car Production : 7,905,119

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Q: How fast is the 1960 Buick Electra? A: The 1960 Buick Electra has a top speed of 200 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Buick Electra? A: The 1960 Buick Electra has a wheelbase size of 126.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1960 Buick Electra? A: The 1960 Buick Electra has lengths of 221.20 and 225.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1960 Buick Electra? A: The 1960 Buick Electra has a width of 80.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1960 Buick Electra cost when new?A: The 1960 Buick Electra cost approximately $3,816 to $4,300 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Buick Electra? A: The 1960 Buick Electra was offered as a 225 Convertible Coupe, 225 Hardtop Sedan, 225 Sedan, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Riviera Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1960 Buick Electra have? A: The 1960 Buick Electra had 8.00 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1960? A: Buick produced 253,807 automobiles in 1960.

Q: How many 1960 Electras were produced? A: Buick produced 55,314 examples of the Electra in 1960.

Q: What engines did the 1960 Buick Electra have? A: The 1960 Buick Electra had the following engine options: V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (7458 cc | 455.1 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 510 Ft-Lbs (691 NM) @ 2800 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1960 Buick Electra have? A: The 1960 Buick Electra had a 2 speed Automatic Column-shifted gearbox.

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