ELECTRA 225

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTRA 225: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 40 @ 2400. Full-Flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Pleated paper gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Gasoline filter. Oiled paper element 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: 16.7 quarts with heater. Exhaust System: Muffler: constructed of corrosion resistant aluminized steel to promote longer life. Dual exhaust available as optional equipment. Electrical: Twelve-volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: Super Turbine is of a torque converter type. Total oil capacity refill 23 pints. Propeller Shalt: 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-link-type rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Brakes: Hydraulic, self-energizing. Air-cooled finned aluminum front brake drums with cast-iron liners; 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: 18.9 to 1. Flexible coupling in power gear screens out road irregularities.


THE STANDARD ELECTRA ENGINE 430-4

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

360@5000	475@3200	10.25 to 1	430	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment

Automatic SuperTurbine (Column shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

Automatic Super Turbine 2.78
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe	224.9	80.0	55.0	126.0	63.44	63.0
4-Door Hardtop	224.9	80.0	55.0	126.0	63.44	63.0
4-Door Sedan	224.9	80.0	56.2	126.0	63.44	63.0
Convertible	224.9	80.0	55.0	126.0	63.44	63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

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

Sport Coupe	38.4	37.8	42.1	38.3	62.2	60.7
4-Door Hardtop	38.4	37.8	42.1	38.9	61.2	61.2
4-Door Sedan	39.5	38.2	42.1	42.1	62.2	61.0
Convertible	38.7	38.7	42.1	38.3	62.1	52.5

BUICK ELECTRA 225 REGULAR EQUIPMENT-SuperTurbine transmission, 360-hp. 430-4 V8 engine: power steering; self-adjusting power brakes; dual master cylinder brake system with warning light and corrosion resistant brake lines; custom padded seat cushions; heater and defroster; finned aluminum front brake drums with cast-iron liners; custom front seat belts with retractors; seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions; electric clock; step-on parking brake; parking brake signal light; energy absorbing steering column; deluxe steering wheel; directional signals; lane change feature in direction signal control; trunk light; smoking set; rear seat ash trays; inside day-night mirror with deflecting base; Magic-Mirror finish: safety arm rests-front and rear; 15-inch wheels; deluxe wheel covers; dual horns: license plate frame; crank-operated vent windows; soft, low-profile window control knobs and coat hooks; 6,000-mile lubed front suspension; Delcotron generator; backup lights, new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; carpeting on floors and doors; dual-key locking system; Full-Flow oil filter: passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors; custom interior trims (Electra 225 Custom models); cross-flow radiator; padded instrument panel, sun visors, windshield corner posts, reduced glare instrument panel top. inside windshield mouldings, horn control, steering wheel hub, and windshield wiper arms and blades; outside rear view mirror; thick laminate windshield; dual speed windshield wiper and windshield washer; folding seat back latches; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; yielding smooth contoured door and window regulator handles.

Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustrated is optional at extra cost

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