Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Electra.
The 1982 Buick Electra Overview identifies the subject vehicle for this reference page. This entry establishes the model year and nameplate under examination. Further technical and historical details would populate the complete overview.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 220.5 in |
| Overall width | 79.1 in |
| Overall height | 59.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
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 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER. Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.