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Buick Electra

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NameBuick Electra
Country
Introduced1959-01-01
SourceWikidata
Retrieved At2026-11-02
Region
City
ManufacturerBuick ( General Motors ) Source
Operator
Location
Mass
Height
Width
Length
Powertrain401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8 Source
Transmission2-speed Dynaflow automatic Source
DimensionsWheelbase: 126.3 in (3,208 mm); Length: 1959: Electra 225: 225.4 in (5,725 mm) Electra: 220.9 in (5,611 mm) 1960: Electra 225: 225.9 in (5,738 mm) Electra: 221.2 in (5,618 mm); Width: 80.7 in (2,050 mm) [ 3 ]; Height: 55.9 in (1,420 mm); Wheelbase: 126.0 in (3,200 mm); Length: 1961: 219.2 in (5,568 mm) 1962: 220.1 in (5,591 mm) [ 6 ] 1963: 221.7 in (5,631 mm) 1964: 222.8 in (5,659 mm); Width: 1961–62: 77.9 in (1,979 mm) 1963–64: 78.0 in (1,981 mm); Height: 1961: 57.0 in (1,448 mm) 1962–64: 57.5 in (1,460 mm); Wheelbase: 1965–68: 126.0 in (3,200 mm) 1969–70: 127.0 in (3,226 mm); Length: 1965: 224.1 in (5,692 mm) [ 9 ] 1966: 223.4 in (5,674 mm) 1967: 223.9 in (5,687 mm) 1968: 224.9 in (5,712 mm) 1969: 224.8 in (5,710 mm) 1970: 225.8 in (5,735 mm); Width: 80.0 in (2,032 mm); Height: 1965–66: 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 1967–68: 56.2 in (1,427 mm) 1969: 55.8 in (1,417 mm) 1970: 55.9 in (1,420 mm); Wheelbase: 127.0 in (3,226 mm); Length: 1971: 226.2 in (5,745 mm) 1972: 227.9 in (5,789 mm) 1973: 229.5 in (5,829 mm) 1974: 231.5 in (5,880 mm) 1975: 233.4 in (5,928 mm) 1976: 233.3 in (5,926 mm); Width: 1971–1972: 79.7 in (2,024 mm) 1973: 79.3 in (2,014 mm) 1974–1976: 79.9 in (2,029 mm); Height: 1971–1973: 54.9 in (1,394 mm) 1974: 55.0 in (1,397 mm) 1975: 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 1976: 54.5 in (1,384 mm); Wheelbase: 118.9 in (3,020 mm) [ 16 ]; Length: 1977–79: 222.1 in (5,641 mm) 1980: 220.9 in (5,611 mm) 1981–82: 221.2 in (5,618 mm) 1983–84: 221.3 in (5,621 mm); Width: 1977–79: 77.2 in (1,961 mm) 1980: 78.0 in (1,981 mm) 1981: 75.9 in (1,928 mm) 1982–84: 76.2 in (1,935 mm); Height: 1977–79: 55.7 in (1,415 mm) 1980: 55.6 in (1,412 mm) 1981: 55.0 in (1,397 mm) 1982–84: 56.9 in (1,445 mm); Wheelbase: 110.8 in (2,814 mm); Length: 1985–86: 197.0 in (5,004 mm) 1987: 197.4 in (5,014 mm) 1988–90: 197.0 in (5,004 mm); Width: 1985–86: 72.4 in (1,839 mm) 1987: 72.1 in (1,831 mm) 1988–90: 72.4 in (1,839 mm); Height: 1985–86: 54.3 in (1,379 mm) 1987: 54.2 in (1,377 mm) 1988–90: 54.3 in (1,379 mm) Source

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Detailed source specifications

SectionLabelValueSource Url
PowertrainEngine401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8Source
PowertrainTransmission2-speed Dynaflow automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase126.3 in (3,208 mm)Source
DimensionsLength1959: Electra 225: 225.4 in (5,725 mm) Electra: 220.9 in (5,611 mm) 1960: Electra 225: 225.9 in (5,738 mm) Electra: 221.2 in (5,618 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth80.7 in (2,050 mm) [ 3 ]Source
DimensionsHeight55.9 in (1,420 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight4,700–4,900 lb (2,100–2,200 kg)Source
PowertrainTransmission2-speed Dynaflow automatic 3-speed TH-400 automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase126.0 in (3,200 mm)Source
DimensionsLength1961: 219.2 in (5,568 mm) 1962: 220.1 in (5,591 mm) [ 6 ] 1963: 221.7 in (5,631 mm) 1964: 222.8 in (5,659 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth1961–62: 77.9 in (1,979 mm) 1963–64: 78.0 in (1,981 mm)Source
DimensionsHeight1961: 57.0 in (1,448 mm) 1962–64: 57.5 in (1,460 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight4,300–4,600 lb (1,950–2,087 kg)Source
PowertrainEngine401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8 425 cu in (7.0 L) Nailhead V8 430 cu in (7.0 L) Buick V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Buick V8Source
PowertrainTransmission3-speed TH-400 automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase1965–68: 126.0 in (3,200 mm) 1969–70: 127.0 in (3,226 mm)Source
DimensionsLength1965: 224.1 in (5,692 mm) [ 9 ] 1966: 223.4 in (5,674 mm) 1967: 223.9 in (5,687 mm) 1968: 224.9 in (5,712 mm) 1969: 224.8 in (5,710 mm) 1970: 225.8 in (5,735 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth80.0 in (2,032 mm)Source
DimensionsHeight1965–66: 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 1967–68: 56.2 in (1,427 mm) 1969: 55.8 in (1,417 mm) 1970: 55.9 in (1,420 mm)Source
PowertrainEngine350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Buick V8Source
PowertrainTransmission3-speed TH-400 , automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase127.0 in (3,226 mm)Source
DimensionsLength1971: 226.2 in (5,745 mm) 1972: 227.9 in (5,789 mm) 1973: 229.5 in (5,829 mm) 1974: 231.5 in (5,880 mm) 1975: 233.4 in (5,928 mm) 1976: 233.3 in (5,926 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth1971–1972: 79.7 in (2,024 mm) 1973: 79.3 in (2,014 mm) 1974–1976: 79.9 in (2,029 mm)Source
DimensionsHeight1971–1973: 54.9 in (1,394 mm) 1974: 55.0 in (1,397 mm) 1975: 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 1976: 54.5 in (1,384 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight4,600–5,000 lb (2,087–2,268 kg)Source
PowertrainEngineGasoline : 252 cu in (4.1 L) Buick V6 307 cu in (5.0 L) Oldsmobile V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 Diesel : 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile V8Source
PowertrainTransmission3-speed TH350 automatic 4-speed THM200-4R automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase118.9 in (3,020 mm) [ 16 ]Source
DimensionsLength1977–79: 222.1 in (5,641 mm) 1980: 220.9 in (5,611 mm) 1981–82: 221.2 in (5,618 mm) 1983–84: 221.3 in (5,621 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth1977–79: 77.2 in (1,961 mm) 1980: 78.0 in (1,981 mm) 1981: 75.9 in (1,928 mm) 1982–84: 76.2 in (1,935 mm)Source
DimensionsHeight1977–79: 55.7 in (1,415 mm) 1980: 55.6 in (1,412 mm) 1981: 55.0 in (1,397 mm) 1982–84: 56.9 in (1,445 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight3,800–4,200 lb (1,700–1,900 kg)Source
PowertrainEngineGasoline : 3.0 L Buick V6 3.8 L Buick V6 Diesel : 4.3 L Oldsmobile V6Source
PowertrainTransmission4-speed THM440-T4 automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase110.8 in (2,814 mm)Source
DimensionsLength1985–86: 197.0 in (5,004 mm) 1987: 197.4 in (5,014 mm) 1988–90: 197.0 in (5,004 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth1985–86: 72.4 in (1,839 mm) 1987: 72.1 in (1,831 mm) 1988–90: 72.4 in (1,839 mm)Source
DimensionsHeight1985–86: 54.3 in (1,379 mm) 1987: 54.2 in (1,377 mm) 1988–90: 54.3 in (1,379 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight3,300–3,600 lb (1,500–1,600 kg)Source

First generation (1959–1960)

FieldValue 1
First generation—
1960 Electra 225 convertible—
Overview—
Model years1959–1960
AssemblyUnited States: Flint, Michigan ( Buick City ) Arlington, Texas , U.S. ( Arlington Assembly ) Doraville, Georgia , U.S. ( Doraville Assembly ) "Atlanta" Kansas City, Kansas , U.S. ( Fairfax Assembly ) Linden, New Jersey , U.S. ( Linden Assembly ) South Gate, California , U.S. ( South Gate Assembly ) Wilmington, Delaware , U.S. ( Wilmington Assembly )
DesignerBill Mitchell
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door 4-window hardtop 4-door 6-window sedan Electra only: 2-door hardtop Electra 225 only: 2-door convertible 4-door 6-window Riviera hardtop 5-door 5-window ambulance trinity coach
LayoutFR layout
PlatformC-body
RelatedCadillac Sixty Special Cadillac De Ville Cadillac Series 62 Oldsmobile 98
Powertrain—
Engine401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8
Transmission2-speed Dynaflow automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase126.3 in (3,208 mm)
Length1959: Electra 225: 225.4 in (5,725 mm) Electra: 220.9 in (5,611 mm) 1960: Electra 225: 225.9 in (5,738 mm) Electra: 221.2 in (5,618 mm)
Width80.7 in (2,050 mm) [ 3 ]
Height55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Curb weight4,700–4,900 lb (2,100–2,200 kg)

Second generation (1961–1964)

FieldValue 1
Second generation—
1961 Electra 225 Riviera pillarless sedan (6-window)—
Overview—
Model years1961–1964
AssemblyUnited States: Flint, Michigan ( Buick City ) Arlington, Texas , U.S. ( Arlington Assembly ) Doraville, Georgia , U.S. ( Doraville Assembly ) "Atlanta" Kansas City, Kansas , U.S. ( Fairfax Assembly ) Linden, New Jersey , U.S. ( Linden Assembly ) South Gate, California , U.S. ( South Gate Assembly ) Wilmington, Delaware , U.S. ( Wilmington Assembly )
DesignerBill Mitchell
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door 6-window sedan 4-door 6-window pillarless sedan 4-door 4-window hardtop sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
PlatformC-body
RelatedCadillac Eldorado Cadillac Sixty Special Cadillac De Ville Cadillac Series 62 Oldsmobile 98
Powertrain—
Engine401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8
Transmission2-speed Dynaflow automatic 3-speed TH-400 automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase126.0 in (3,200 mm)
Length1961: 219.2 in (5,568 mm) 1962: 220.1 in (5,591 mm) [ 6 ] 1963: 221.7 in (5,631 mm) 1964: 222.8 in (5,659 mm)
Width1961–62: 77.9 in (1,979 mm) 1963–64: 78.0 in (1,981 mm)
Height1961: 57.0 in (1,448 mm) 1962–64: 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Curb weight4,300–4,600 lb (1,950–2,087 kg)

Third generation (1965–1970)

FieldValue 1
Third generation—
1965 Electra 225 sedan—
Overview—
Model years1965–1970
AssemblyUnited States: Flint, Michigan ( Buick City )
DesignerBill Mitchell
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door hardtop 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
PlatformC-body
RelatedCadillac Eldorado Cadillac De Ville Cadillac Calais Oldsmobile 98
Powertrain—
Engine401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8 425 cu in (7.0 L) Nailhead V8 430 cu in (7.0 L) Buick V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Buick V8
Transmission3-speed TH-400 automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase1965–68: 126.0 in (3,200 mm) 1969–70: 127.0 in (3,226 mm)
Length1965: 224.1 in (5,692 mm) [ 9 ] 1966: 223.4 in (5,674 mm) 1967: 223.9 in (5,687 mm) 1968: 224.9 in (5,712 mm) 1969: 224.8 in (5,710 mm) 1970: 225.8 in (5,735 mm)
Width80.0 in (2,032 mm)
Height1965–66: 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 1967–68: 56.2 in (1,427 mm) 1969: 55.8 in (1,417 mm) 1970: 55.9 in (1,420 mm)

Fourth generation (1971–1976)

FieldValue 1
Fourth generation—
1972 Electra 225 4-door hardtop—
Overview—
Model years1971–1976
AssemblyUnited States: Flint, Michigan ( Buick City ) Kansas City, Kansas ( Fairfax Assembly ) Linden, New Jersey ( Linden Assembly ) Wilmington, Delaware ( Wilmington Assembly )
DesignerBill Mitchell
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door hardtop 2-door hardtop 2-door coupe
LayoutFR layout
PlatformC-body
RelatedCadillac De Ville Cadillac Calais Buick Estate Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Oldsmobile 98 Pontiac Grand Safari Pontiac Safari Chevrolet Kingswood Chevrolet Townsman
Powertrain—
Engine350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Buick V8
Transmission3-speed TH-400 , automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase127.0 in (3,226 mm)
Length1971: 226.2 in (5,745 mm) 1972: 227.9 in (5,789 mm) 1973: 229.5 in (5,829 mm) 1974: 231.5 in (5,880 mm) 1975: 233.4 in (5,928 mm) 1976: 233.3 in (5,926 mm)
Width1971–1972: 79.7 in (2,024 mm) 1973: 79.3 in (2,014 mm) 1974–1976: 79.9 in (2,029 mm)
Height1971–1973: 54.9 in (1,394 mm) 1974: 55.0 in (1,397 mm) 1975: 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 1976: 54.5 in (1,384 mm)
Curb weight4,600–5,000 lb (2,087–2,268 kg)

Fifth generation (1977–1984)

FieldValue 1
Fifth generation—
1979 Electra Park Avenue sedan—
Overview—
Model years1977–1984
AssemblyUnited States: Flint, Michigan ( Buick City ) Linden, New Jersey ( Linden Assembly ) (1977-1978) Kansas City, Kansas ( Fairfax Assembly ) (station wagon only)
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door sedan 2-door coupe 4-door station wagon [ 15 ]
LayoutFR layout
PlatformC-body
RelatedCadillac Fleetwood Brougham Cadillac De Ville Oldsmobile 98
Powertrain—
EngineGasoline : 252 cu in (4.1 L) Buick V6 307 cu in (5.0 L) Oldsmobile V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 Diesel : 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile V8
Transmission3-speed TH350 automatic 4-speed THM200-4R automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase118.9 in (3,020 mm) [ 16 ]
Length1977–79: 222.1 in (5,641 mm) 1980: 220.9 in (5,611 mm) 1981–82: 221.2 in (5,618 mm) 1983–84: 221.3 in (5,621 mm)
Width1977–79: 77.2 in (1,961 mm) 1980: 78.0 in (1,981 mm) 1981: 75.9 in (1,928 mm) 1982–84: 76.2 in (1,935 mm)
Height1977–79: 55.7 in (1,415 mm) 1980: 55.6 in (1,412 mm) 1981: 55.0 in (1,397 mm) 1982–84: 56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Curb weight3,800–4,200 lb (1,700–1,900 kg)

Sixth generation (1985–1990)

FieldValue 1
Sixth generation—
1987–1990 Electra Park Avenue—
Overview—
Production1984 [ citation needed ] –1990
Model years1985–1990
AssemblyWentzville, Missouri , Wentzville Assembly
DesignerBuick Studio One Team, led by Bill Porter under the design direction of Irv Rybicki
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door sedan 2-door coupe
LayoutTransverse FF layout
PlatformC-body
RelatedCadillac Sixty Special Cadillac Fleetwood Cadillac Deville Oldsmobile 98 Buick LeSabre Oldsmobile 88
Powertrain—
EngineGasoline : 3.0 L Buick V6 3.8 L Buick V6 Diesel : 4.3 L Oldsmobile V6
Transmission4-speed THM440-T4 automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase110.8 in (2,814 mm)
Length1985–86: 197.0 in (5,004 mm) 1987: 197.4 in (5,014 mm) 1988–90: 197.0 in (5,004 mm)
Width1985–86: 72.4 in (1,839 mm) 1987: 72.1 in (1,831 mm) 1988–90: 72.4 in (1,839 mm)
Height1985–86: 54.3 in (1,379 mm) 1987: 54.2 in (1,377 mm) 1988–90: 54.3 in (1,379 mm)
Curb weight3,300–3,600 lb (1,500–1,600 kg)

Available sourced specifications

Introduced / established1959-01-01
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Last sourced2026-11-02

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