1979 Buick Electra Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Separate body and frame
    Production Years for Series : 1977 - 1984
    Price : $7,580-$8,600
    Weight : 3770 lbs | 1710.043 kg
    V 8
    Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Stroke : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
    Power : 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 3600 RPM
    Torque :310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 2000 RPM
    Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

    1st Gear : 2.48:1
    2nd Gear : 1.48:1
    3rd Gear : 1.00:1
    Total Buick Production for 1979 : 727,275
    Total 1979 Electra production : 121,631
    1979 Buick Electra
    Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 5,358
    Limited Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 28,878
    Limited Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 76,340
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 11,055

    Coupe

    Fuel Capacity : 25.3 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 222.0 in | 5639 mm.
    Width : 77.2 in | 1961 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 118.9 in | 3020 mm.
    Front Track : 61.8 in | 1570 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Sedan

    Price : $7,760
    Weight : 3830 lbs | 1737.259 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 25.3 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 222.0 in | 5639 mm.
    Width : 77.2 in | 1961 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 118.9 in | 3020 mm.
    Front Track : 61.8 in | 1570 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Limited Coupe

    Limited Coupe
    Chassis # 4X37K9H615042
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $7,980
    Weight : 3790 lbs | 1719.115 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 25.3 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 222.0 in | 5639 mm.
    Width : 77.2 in | 1961 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 118.9 in | 3020 mm.
    Front Track : 61.8 in | 1570 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Limited Sedan

    Price : $8,160
    Weight : 3850 lbs | 1746.331 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 25.3 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 222.0 in | 5639 mm.
    Width : 77.2 in | 1961 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 118.9 in | 3020 mm.
    Front Track : 61.8 in | 1570 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Park Avenue Coupe

    Price : $8,425
    Weight : 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 25.3 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 222.0 in | 5639 mm.
    Width : 77.2 in | 1961 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 118.9 in | 3020 mm.
    Front Track : 61.8 in | 1570 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Park Avenue Sedan

    Price : $8,600
    Weight : 3860 lbs | 1750.867 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 25.3 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 222.0 in | 5639 mm.
    Width : 77.2 in | 1961 mm.
    Height : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Wheelbase : 118.9 in | 3020 mm.
    Front Track : 61.8 in | 1570 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : Independent, coil springs; wishbones with lower trailing torque arms and transverse linkage bar

    Rear : Semi-ellitpic leaf springs

    Steering
    Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : GR78x15

    Component

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Mfr Report Date19780901
    NHTSA Campaign ID79V247000
    SummaryTHE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.
    RemedyDEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
    NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER.

    Component

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Mfr Report Date19781201
    NHTSA Campaign ID79V142000
    SummaryON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
    RemedyDEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
    NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; SWITCH BUTTON RING, BRAKE LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITH INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHINGFROM THE REAR WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. ALSO, IF THECRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION,VEHICLE MAY ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL IT HAS BEENINSPECTED BY DEALER.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1979 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $17,500
    Avg. Home : $58,100
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.86

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Buick Electra? A: The 1979 Buick Electra has a wheelbase size of 118.90 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1979 Buick Electra? A: The 1979 Buick Electra has a length of 222.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1979 Buick Electra? A: The 1979 Buick Electra has a width of 77.20 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1979 Buick Electra cost when new?A: The 1979 Buick Electra cost approximately $7,580 to $8,600 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Buick Electra? A: The 1979 Buick Electra was offered as a Coupe, Limited Coupe, Limited Sedan, Park Avenue Coupe, Park Avenue Sedan, Sedan.

    Q: What tires did the 1979 Buick Electra have? A: The 1979 Buick Electra had GR78x15 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1979? A: Buick produced 727,275 automobiles in 1979.

    Q: How many 1979 Electras were produced? A: Buick produced 121,631 examples of the Electra in 1979.

    Q: What engines did the 1979 Buick Electra have? A: The 1979 Buick Electra had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM
  • V 8 (6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 2000 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1979 Buick Electra have? A: The 1979 Buick Electra had a Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.

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