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Buick Electra

General information

ModelBuick Electra
Year1981
Rating55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4129 ccm (251.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4129 ccm (251.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque278.00 Nm (28.3 kgf-m or 205.1 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke100.7 x 86.4 mm (4.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0740 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space6180 litres (1,633 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1692 kg (3,730.2 pounds)
Overall length5650 mm (222.4 inches)
Overall width1990 mm (78.3 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase3030 mm (119.3 inches)
Fuel capacity95.0 litres (25.10 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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