Vehicle Description
975 brought about changes in all of General Motors C-body cars. In
1975 all Electra 225 coupes had fixed rear side windows and center
posts. 1975 also brought along a newer front end and interior
design. Rectangular headlights became standard on all GM C-body
cars along with many others. This supposedly would allow engineers
to lower the front end to reduce wind resistance but this wasn't
very apparent with the new design. The Electra received a new metal
"eggcrate" style grille which covered most of the front end and
wrapping under the headlights. The grille included running lights
on either side. There was a choice of a base model Electra 225
whose trim and appointments were upgraded to the same level as the
previous year's Electra 225 Custom an upscale Limited and the Park
Avenue. The 1975 Electra was also the longest Buick ever built at
233.4 inches (5928mm) which is over 19 feet. These cars dwarfed the
newer front-wheel drive Electras and Park Avenues in sheer size and
weight.Power windows and a power driver's seat became standard on
all Electra models in 1975. Also new to the standard equipment list
were radial-ply tires. The 1975 Electra was one of the first GM
vehicles to offer an Air Cushion Restraint System or
"airbag".Inside a new flat instrument panel (shared with LeSabre
Estate Wagon and Riviera) with horizontal sweep speedometer (silver
facing with black lettering) replaced the wrap-around cockpit dash
of previous years and door panel trim was revised. The speedometer
was scaled back from 120mph (193km/h) to 100mph (161km/h) and
kilometer readings were added. The 1975 Buick Electra Limited got
an all new interior.Technical changes for 1975 included the
addition of a catalytic converter and electronic ignition to not
only meet the stringent 1975 and later emission requirements but
also extended routine maintenance intervals and improved fuel
economy and driveability which was a must in the era immediately
following the 1973-74 energy crisis but also spelled the end of
dual exhaust systems and mandated the use of unleaded gasoline as
the converter could be rendered useless if contaminated with lead.
Axle ratios were also numerically lowered to aid in improving gas
mileage. The 455 four-barrel V8 now rated at 205hp (153kW) was
retained as the standard and only available engine. Consumers at
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