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Buick Electra Limited

Bodywork

type 4/5S EST
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 86.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.39 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 5032 cc (307.071 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block and head
Sump
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system 1 Ro M4ME carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 73.22 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 839.1 kPa (121.7 psi)
Specific torque 66.77 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 4400 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 629 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2946 mm
wheelbase 116 in
Length (milimeters) 5558 mm
Length (inches) 218.8 in
Width (milimeters) 2035 mm
Width (inches) 80.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1450 mm
Height (inches) 57.1 in
L:W ratio 1.89
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1912 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4215 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 83 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle 13.20 m
Tyres P225/75 R 15
Wheels 6
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 301 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 2.73

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1982 Buick Electra Limited PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1982

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