Buick Electra
Fifth generation (C-body RWD) · 1977–1984 · 8 model years · 6 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | |||||||
| Limited Coupe · Coupe | 4.1L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 14/19 (16) | $13,853 |
| Limited Sedan · Sedan | 4.1L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 14/19 (16) | $14,030 |
| Park Avenue Coupe · Coupe | 4.1L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 14/19 (16) | $15,388 |
| Park Avenue Sedan · Sedan | 4.1L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 14/19 (16) | $15,544 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Limited | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/29 (22) | — |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/29 (22) | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Limited | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/29 (22) | — |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/29 (22) | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Limited | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/29 (22) | $11,590 |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/29 (22) | $12,746 |
| 1980 | |||||||
| Limited | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 18/25 (21) | — |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 124 | 205 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 18/25 (21) | — |
| 1979 | |||||||
| Limited | 5.7L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Park Avenue | 5.7L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1978 | |||||||
| Limited | 5.7L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Park Avenue | 5.7L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1977 | |||||||
| Limited | 5.7L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Park Avenue | 5.7L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | — |
| 1981 | 2 | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1979 | 2 | — |
| 1978 | — | — |
| 1977 | — | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.