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1960 Buick Electra 225 Series 4800
Riviera
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,895.00
No. Produced 8,029
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 4829
Weight 4,653lbs
Wheelbase 126.3 inches
Length 225.9 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 57.4 inches
Front Tread 62.2 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 401.11 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/16 & 3 41/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 325@4400
Rated Horsepower 56.11
Torque 445@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On the right part of block, in front of valve lifter cover.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter or Rochester
Type Tip-Toe Shift automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Integral power
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 24 Pints
Cooling System 18.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 6.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3: Assembly plant
Digits 4-9: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front door pillar & stamped on left front frame crossmember extension.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: Starting 8G1001001 & 8G2001001 & 8G3001001 & 8G4001001 & 8G5001001 & 8G6001001 & 8G7001001 & 8G8001001

Portfolio of Fine Cars (1960)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1960Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1960Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Tampico Red
Pearl Fawn Metallic
Silver Mist Metallic
Arctic White
Turquoise Metallic
Tahiti Beige
Gull Gray Metallic
Casino Cream
Lucerne Green Metallic
Chalet Blue Metallic
Titian Red. Metallic
Cordovan Metallic
Verde Green Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsStd
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesStd
Power steeringStd
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
Dual ExhaustStd
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