1981 Buick Electra Limited Diesel specifications

1981 Buick Electra Limited Diesel data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3020 mm 118.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1542 mm 60.7 inches
Length 5621 mm 221.3 inches
Width 1928 mm 75.9 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 102.3 litres 22.5 [27] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated diesel
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code LF9
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5738 cc
(350.154 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 103.05 × 86 mm
4.06 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
13.6 kW/litre
18.6 ps/litre
18.3 bhp/litre
0.3 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
47.23 Nm/litre
0.57 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 22.5:1
Fuel system diesel injection pump
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 593.5 kPa (86.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 717.25 cc
Aspiration Normal D.
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.370
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front P215/75 R 15
Tyres rear P215/75 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID696465
Production total
Model code X69
Model family 4C
RAC rating 52.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Buick Electra Limited Diesel added 2020-07-26.
Last modified 2020-08-29.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6600 cm3/402.8cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5724 cm3/349.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
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