The full-size luxury Buick that was the brand’s flagship for a decade—a comfortable, reliable, and spacious sedan that was the definition of "premium American." It was replaced by the Park Avenue.
The Electra was a front-engine, front-drive or rear-drive, unibody full-size luxury sedan. 1980-1984: Rear-drive on the GM C-body platform. Engines: 3.8L Buick V6 (110 hp), 4.1L V6 (125 hp), or 5.0L V8 (140 hp). Transmissions: 3-speed or 4-speed auto. 1985-1990: Front-drive on the GM C-body platform. Engines: 3.8L Buick V6 (150 hp) or 3.8L V6 (165 hp). Transmissions: 4-speed auto.
The Electra is reliable. The 3.8L Buick V6 is bulletproof. The 4-speed auto (4T60E) is okay. The Electra is a reliable luxury sedan.
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