1982 Buick Electra Limited
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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 1982 Buick Electra Limited is a 124-hp 4.1-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It 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 and has a curb weight of 3,851 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| 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 |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in |
| Front Track | 61.81 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,851 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Buick Electra Limited 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Buick ELECTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 3, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA campaign 82V012000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 BUICK ELECTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.