Buick Electra 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | Buick Electra |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Manufacturer: | Buick |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 5730 ccm |
| Max power: | 155 PS (115 kW) at 3400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 381 Nm at 1800 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 96.5 x 97.8 mm (3.8 x 3.9 inches) |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0868 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Passenger space: | 5910 litres (1562 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.5 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 14 m (551.2 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1785 kg (3935.3 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5650 mm (222.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1970 mm (77.6 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3030 mm (119.3 inches) |






















