1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue
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- Photo: 1979 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, front left (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 or 1984 Buick Park Avenue (5146757880) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Its me (3655392802) by Paul Keller, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, rear right (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Electra Park Avenue dash (6812861764) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue is a 124-hp 4.1-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,746 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 124 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 205 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Electra measures 221.3 inches long on a 118.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,746 ($45,572 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6, OHV |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Horsepower | 124 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 205 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 215/75 R15 |
| Tires Rear | 215/75 R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221.3 in |
| Width | 75.91 in |
| Height | 57.72 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in |
| Front Track | 61.81 in |
| Rear Track | 60.67 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.8 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Buick ELECTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 1981 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE FROM PRESSURE OR VACUUM LOSS DUE TO HOSE ASSEMBLY RUPTURE".
Remedy: THE VACUUM PUMP INLET AND OUTLET HOSES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V037000
Sep 25, 1980 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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, RESULTING IN BRAKE OVERHEATING AND REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 80V125000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 BUICK ELECTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.