Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1981 Electra.
The 1981 Buick Electra represents a specific model year within the Electra series, though the provided dataset does not include technical specifications regarding its body configuration, platform designation, or engine offerings. Without access to verified performance metrics, dimensional data, or mechanical feature sets, this entry cannot be situated within the broader context of the model's reliability history or generational benchmarks. Researchers should seek additional manufacturer documentation to establish the engineering context and production details necessary for a complete technical assessment.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 221.3 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3792 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Electra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Park Avenue Ultra Sedan 3.8L V6 | 9.70 sec | 17.20 sec | 165 hp | FWD |
| 1972 | 225 Hardtop Sedan 7.5L V8 | 9.50 sec | 16.62 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE SERVICE BRAKES TO REMAIN PARTIALLY APPLIED… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS… Remedy: THE VACUUM PUMP INLET AND OUTLET HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.