1979 Buick Electra Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1979 Buick Electra, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

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

Engine & Transmission

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

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.48:1
2nd Gear :	1.48:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

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

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	25.3 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$7,760
Weight :	3830 lbs \| 1737.259 kg
Fuel Capacity :	25.3 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

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Exterior
Price :	$7,980
Weight :	3790 lbs \| 1719.115 kg
Fuel Capacity :	25.3 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$8,160
Weight :	3850 lbs \| 1746.331 kg
Fuel Capacity :	25.3 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$8,425
Weight :	3800 lbs \| 1723.651 kg
Fuel Capacity :	25.3 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$8,600
Weight :	3860 lbs \| 1750.867 kg
Fuel Capacity :	25.3 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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.

Handling

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

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19780901
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V247000
Summary	THE 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.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE 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 Date	19781201
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V142000
Summary	ON 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.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE 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 January 2023

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.