Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Buick
- Family
- Buick Nailhead V8
- Displacement
- 425 cubic inches
Also Known As
1964 KT 401 Wildcat 445 V81964 KW 425 Wildcat 465 V81964 KX 425 Super Wildcat V8
Engine profile
1964 Buick Wildcat engine family
Buick Nailhead V8 · 425 cubic inches · Buick
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
KT 401 Wildcat 445 V8
- Value
- 401 cu in; one four-barrel; 10.25:1; 325 gross hp at 4,400 rpm; 445 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
- Application
- Standard Wildcat engine path
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1964 Buick Wildcat
Sources: 1963-1976 Buick big-block engine identification , 1964 Buick Chassis Service Manual , 1964 Edition Book of New Buicks
KW 425 Wildcat 465 V8
- Value
- 425 cu in; one four-barrel; 10.25:1; 340 gross hp at 4,400 rpm; 465 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
- Application
- Optional Wildcat engine path
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1964 Buick Wildcat
Sources: 1963-1976 Buick big-block engine identification , 1964 Buick Chassis Service Manual , 1964 Edition Book of New Buicks
KX 425 Super Wildcat V8
- Value
- 425 cu in; two four-barrels; 10.25:1; 360 gross hp at 4,400 rpm; 465 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
- Application
- Optional top-performance Wildcat path
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1964 Buick Wildcat
Sources: 1963-1976 Buick big-block engine identification , 1964 Buick Chassis Service Manual , 1964 Edition Book of New Buicks
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Model 4647 two-door Sport Coupe, 4639 four-door hardtop, 4669 four-door sedan, or 4667 convertible
1964 Buick Wildcat
Two- and four-door hardtops, four-door sedan, and convertible