1981 Buick LeSabre Electra Wagon Base
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The 1981 Buick LeSabre Electra Wagon Base is a 150-hp 5.0-liter V8 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,579 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The LeSabre Electra Wagon measures 220.5 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,288 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,579 ($44,974 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8, OHV |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 225/75 R15 |
| Tires Rear | 225/75 R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 220.47 in |
| Width | 79.29 in |
| Height | 59.61 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.94 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 64.02 in |
| Cargo Volume | 87.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,288 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Buick LeSabre Electra Wagon Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Buick LeSabre Electra Wagon.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.