1972 Buick Electra

United StatesGasoline2WDSedan

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1972
Make
Buick
Model
Electra
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
6th Generation 1st Facelift
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4-door Hardtop 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 Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.2 litres
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
Sedan

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional

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

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