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Buick Electra 5.0

General information

ModelBuick Electra 5.0
Year1980
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5032 ccm (307.05 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5032 ccm (307.05 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Max torque325.00 Nm (33.1 kgf-m or 239.7 ft.lbs) at 1600 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0812 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5910 litres (1,561 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Overall length5650 mm (222.4 inches)
Overall width1970 mm (77.6 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase3030 mm (119.3 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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