Electra 225

SOME GOOD READING: Engine lubricating System: Main bearings connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 30 @ 2800. Full-flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Two-stage gasoline filter in fuel tank, Oil impregnated polyurethane air cleaner. Exhaust type intake manifold heat control. Fuel Tank Capacity: approximately 25 gallons. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type circulation thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Capacity: 18.5 quarts with heater. Exhaust System: Muffler: constructed of corrosion resistent aluminized steel to promote longer life. Dual exhaust available as optional equipment. Electrical: Twelve volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: SuperTurbine is a torque converter type featuring a variable pitch stator within the converter; and two planetary gear sets. Total oil capacity refill 22 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height in rear seat. Angled sections are connected by a special constant- velocity universal joint that minimizes vibration during transfer of power to rear axle. Shaft is connected to transmission and rear axle by needle-bearing universal joints. Rear Axle: Hypoid gears. semi-floating. Transfer of driving forces through rubber-mounted arms connected to frame. Frame: Perimeter-type. Suspension: lndependent ball-joint front suspension with link-type stabilizer bar. Four-fink-type rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Brakes: Hydraulic. self-energizing. Air-cooled finned aluminum brake drums front: finned drums rear. Total gross lining area: 193.3 sq. in. Step-on parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes standard. Tires: 8.85 x 15. Steering: Easy Power Steering standard. Overall ratio: 19.5 to 1. Flexible coupling in power gear screens out road irregularities.

EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL BUCKET
W/OPERATOR'S CONSOLE.

EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL NOTCHBACK

BUICK ELECTRA 225 REGULAR EQUIPMENT -SuperTurbine Transmission 360 hp. 430-4 V-8; Power Steering; Self-adjusting Power Brakes: Custom Padded Seat Cushions; Heater and Defroster,* Finned Aluminum Front Brake Drums; Custom Front Seat Belts with Retractors; Rear Seat Belts: Electric Clock: Step-On Parking Brake; Parking Brake Signal light; Deluxe Steering Wheel; Directional Signals; Trunk Light: Door-operated Couttesy Light: Glove Compartment Light; Smoking Set; Rear Seat Ash Trays; Glareproof Mirror: Magic-Mirror Finish; Duel Side Arm Rests-Front and Rear; 15-inch Wheels; Deluxe Wheel Covers: Duel Horns: License Plate Frames: Crank-operated Vent Windows: 6,000 mile Lubed Front Suspension: Delcotron Generator; Carpeting on Floors and Doors; Dual-Key Locking System; Re-usable Air Cleaner Element; Full-Flow Oil Filter; Plunger-type Door Locks: Custom lnterior Trims (Electra 225 Custom Models); Cross-Flow Radiator; Upper Instrument Panel Pad; Outside RearView Mirror; Duel Speed Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer; Padded Sun Visors; Back-up Lamps.

-All models may be ordered without heater-defroster,.

NOTE: All Buick models feature the basic safety equipment listed elsewhere in this publication. (Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustrated is optional at extra cost.)

THE STANDARD ENGINE 430-4

Horsepower Torque Displacement Carburetion Fuel

360@5000 475@3200 430 4-barrel Premium

THE TRANSMISSIONS:

Regular Equipment

3-speed Manual (Column shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

SuperTurbine 2.78

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Length Width Height Wheelbase Tread-front Tread-rear

Sport Coupe 223.9 80.0 55.0 126.0 63.4 63.0

4-Door Hardtop 23.9 80.0 55.0 126.0 63.4 63.0

4-Door Sedan 223.9 80.0 56.2 126.0 63.4 63.0

Convertible 223.9 80.0 55.0 126.0 63.4 63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Head Room Leg Room Shoulder Room

Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear

Sport Coupe 38.5 37.9 41.7 38.3 62.2 60.7

4-Door Hardtop 38.6 37.7 42.2 38.9 62.2 61.2

4-Door Sedan 39.5 38.2 42.2 42.1 62.2 61.0

Convertible 38.8 37.8 41.7 38.3 62.1 52.5

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THE STANDARD ENGINE 430-4

Horsepower	Torque	Displacement		Carburetion		Fuel

360@5000	475@3200	430		4-barrel		Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment

3-speed Manual (Column shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

SuperTurbine 2.78

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe		223.9	80.0	55.0	126.0	63.4	63.0
4-Door Hardtop		23.9	80.0	55.0	126.0	63.4	63.0
4-Door Sedan		223.9	80.0	56.2	126.0	63.4	63.0
Convertible		223.9	80.0	55.0	126.0	63.4	63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Head Room		Leg Room		Shoulder Room
		Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear

Sport Coupe		38.5	37.9	41.7	38.3	62.2	60.7
4-Door Hardtop		38.6	37.7	42.2	38.9	62.2	61.2
4-Door Sedan		39.5	38.2	42.2	42.1	62.2	61.0
Convertible		38.8	37.8	41.7	38.3	62.1	52.5