1960 Buick Electra 225
Muscle Car Era
48078007390
V8
Engine
Unknown Plant (7)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Buick Electra 225
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 48 | 1960 |
| Plant Code | 8 | Unknown Plant (7) |
| Serial Number | 800739 | Unit #800739 |
| Model Code | 48 | Electra 225 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelElectra 225
Year1960
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 401 CID, 325 HP
Assembly PlantUnknown Plant (7)
Plant Code8
Pattern SourceGM
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 (Matched to: Electra)
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)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2368.00
No. Produced
92705
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2561
lbs
Length
181.6
in.
Height
51.1
in.
Width
68.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Torque
156@2400
ft/lbs
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Type
Helical
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Type
Single downdraft
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Radiator
Cellular tubular
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Battery
12
V
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Cooling System
Water pump
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.5 x 13
Model Year
1964
Origin
United States
Series
Mustang
Make
Ford
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65A
Brake Size
9
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Fuel
16
gal.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Main Bearings
4
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Brake Horsepower
101@4400
hp
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders
6
Front Tread
55.4
in.
Wheelbase
108
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
2.83
:1
Carburetor
Own
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.76
:1
2nd
1.69
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.74
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.