1980 Buick Electra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Electra.

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	222 in
Overall width	77.2 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	118.9 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

9.5–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 1972 225 Hardtop Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1972	225 Hardtop Sedan 7.5L V8	9.50 sec	16.62 sec	250 hp	RWD
1989	Park Avenue Ultra Sedan 3.8L V6	9.70 sec	17.20 sec	165 hp	FWD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

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Recalls

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

OBD-II trouble codes