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Buick Electra 3.8

General information

ModelBuick Electra 3.8
Year1984
Rating56.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3791 ccm (231.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3791 ccm (231.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque264.00 Nm (26.9 kgf-m or 194.7 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke96.6 x 86.4 mm (3.8 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0862 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5150 litres (1,361 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1450 kg (3,196.7 pounds)
Overall length4990 mm (196.5 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2820 mm (111.0 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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