1960 Buick Electra
The Electra positioned itself as Buick's premium full-size series in 1960, bridging the gap between the sporty Invicta and the luxurious Electra 225.
Confidence
95%
4705549009
V8
Engine
Wilmington, DE
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Buick Electra
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 47 | Electra |
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Plant Code | 5 | Wilmington, DE |
| Serial Number | 549009 | Unit #549009 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelElectra
Year1960
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1960 Buick:
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 210 HP
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 235 HP
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 250 HP
Horsepower250 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 300 HP
Horsepower300 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1959 through 1960
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear33.4
Height57.3
Legroom front43.8
Legroom rear45.4
Length221.2
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase126.3
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)