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1962 Buick Electra 225

The Electra 225 represented Buick's flagship luxury model with its distinctive 225-inch overall length, offering Cadillac-level prestige at a more accessible price point.
823213451
V8
Engine
Linden, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Buick Electra 225

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Series Code 8 Electra 225
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 3 Linden, NJ
Serial Number 213451 Unit #213451

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelElectra 225
Year1962
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1962 Buick:

Engine V8, 215 CID, 155 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.8:1
Engine V8, 215 CID, 190 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower190 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine V8, 215 CID, NA HP (Aluminum)
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.8:1
Engine V8, 401 CID, 265 HP
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine V8, 401 CID, 280 HP
Horsepower280 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine V8, 401 CID, 325 HP (Wildcat 445)
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine V8, 401 CID, NA HP
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1

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 lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front34.3
Headroom rear34.5
Height52.4
Legroom front44.8
Legroom rear44.0
Length220.1
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase126.0
Width78.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)