These are standard specifications for the 1976 Buick Electra, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Hypoid bevel final drive | |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body on perimeter box |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1976 |
| Price : | $6,365-$6,850 |
| Weight : | 4500 lbs | 2041.166 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 205 BHP (150.88 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1976 : | 737,466 |
| Total 1976 Electra production : | 124,559 |
| 1976 Buick Electra | |
| 225 Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 18,442 |
| 225 Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 26,655 |
| Limited Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 28,395 |
| Limited Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 51,067 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V016000 |
| Notes | BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-2.OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-3.EQUIPPED WITH 350AND 375B AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STOP TANG FOR INNER GEARSELECTOR LINK LOCATED IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED.AS ARESULT, THE GEAR POSITIONS INDICATED BY THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MAY DIFFERFROM THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS,THE TRANSMISSION MAY BE IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR WHEN THE INDICATOR SHOWSNEUTRAL POSITION AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING COULD OCCUR.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING SELECTOR CODE RANGE AND INNER SELECTOR LEVERS ASREQUIRED.) |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 75V214000 |
| Notes | CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C04, PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO. 76C7, OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO.76C1, BUICK CAMPAIGN NO. 76C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINATION VALVE, WHICHIS A PART OF THE HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLYMANUFACTURED AND COULD MALFUNCTION.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGVALVE WHERE NECESSARY.) PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS. |
Data updated January 2023
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Buick Electra FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Buick Electra?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra has a length of 233.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra has a width of 79.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Buick Electra cost when new?A: The 1976 Buick Electra cost approximately $6,365 to $6,850 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra was offered as a 225 Coupe, 225 Hardtop Sedan, Limited Coupe, Limited Hardtop Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1976? A: Buick produced 737,466 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 Electras were produced? A: Buick produced 124,559 examples of the Electra in 1976.Q: What engine did the 1976 Buick Electra have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Buick Electra was a V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 205 BHP (150.88 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1976 Buick Electra have? A: The 1976 Buick Electra had a 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Buick Electra?
How many 1976 Buick Electra were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra has a length of 233.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra has a width of 79.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Buick Electra cost when new?A: The 1976 Buick Electra cost approximately $6,365 to $6,850 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Buick Electra? A: The 1976 Buick Electra was offered as a 225 Coupe, 225 Hardtop Sedan, Limited Coupe, Limited Hardtop Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1976? A: Buick produced 737,466 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 Electras were produced? A: Buick produced 124,559 examples of the Electra in 1976.Q: What engine did the 1976 Buick Electra have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Buick Electra was a V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 205 BHP (150.88 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1976 Buick Electra have? A: The 1976 Buick Electra had a 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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