1960 Buick Electra
The Electra positioned itself as Buick's premium full-size series in 1960, bridging the gap between the sporty Invicta and the luxurious Electra 225.
4706100001
V8
Engine
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Buick Electra
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 47 | Electra |
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Plant Code | 6 | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 100001 | Unit #100001 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelElectra
Year1960
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraClassic Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1960 Buick:
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 210 HP
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 235 HP
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 250 HP
Horsepower250 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 300 HP
Horsepower300 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1959 through 1960
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear33.4
Height57.3
Legroom front43.8
Legroom rear45.4
Length221.2
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase126.3
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)