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Electra
1972 Buick Electra
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Buick
Model
Electra
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
6th Generation 1st Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sport Coupé 7.5 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
228 hp
Power (kW)
168 kW
Torque
488 Nm (360 lb-ft)
Displacement
7,468 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,789 mm
(227.9 in)
Width
2,024 mm
(79.7 in)
Height
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Wheelbase
3,226 mm
(127.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
109.5 mm
(4.3 in)
Stroke
99.1 mm
(3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Buick
1,066 vehicles
Electra
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Electra Standard
1962–1986
Electra Coupe Generations
11 of 17
6th Generation 1st Facelift
1972
Year
1972
Powertrain
Sport Coupé 7.5 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
228 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
