1959 Buick Electra Convertible Twin Turbine Dynaflow specifications

1959 Buick Electra Convertible Twin Turbine Dynaflow data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3208 mm 126.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 5603 mm 220.6 inches
Width 2050 mm 80.7 inches
Height 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 76 litres 16.7 [20.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Buick
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.6 litre
6572 cc
(401.048 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 106.36 × 92.46 mm
4.19 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
603 Nm (445 ft·lb) (61.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
36.9 kW/litre
50.1 ps/litre
49.5 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
91.75 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 1 Carter carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1153 kPa (167.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 821.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5 x 15
Wheel size rear 5 x 15
Tyres front 7.60 x 15
Tyres rear 7.60 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 2 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID796334
Production total
Model code 4767
Model family Series 4700
RAC rating 56.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Buick Electra Convertible Twin Turbine Dynaflow added 2023-05-01.
Last modified 2023-05-01.

Buick 4700 - Series 4700 models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6580 cm3/401.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6580 cm3/401.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6580 cm3/401.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6572 cm3/401.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6572 cm3/401.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6572 cm3/401.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6572 cm3/401.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6572 cm3/401.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6281 cm3/383.3cuin 316 PS 312 bhp 233 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6281 cm3/383.3cuin 316 PS 312 bhp 233 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 6281 cm3/383.3cuin 316 PS 312 bhp 233 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6281 cm3/383.3cuin 316 PS 312 bhp 233 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2X3A 7044 cm3/429.9cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6077 cm3/370.8cuin 316 PS 312 bhp 233 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6041 cm3/368.6cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6041 cm3/368.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6041 cm3/368.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6041 cm3/368.6cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6041 cm3/368.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6041 cm3/368.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW