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1990 Buick Electra Limited Sedan FWD
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Specs

1990 Buick Electra
Limited Sedan FWD
1981 Pontiac Catalina
Coupe RWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
25 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
165 hp @ 4,800 RPM
110 hp @ 3,800 RPM
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Torque
210 lb-ft @ 2,000 RPM
190 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
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Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
8:1
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Displacement
3,800 cc
3,800 cc
5,000 cc
4,900 cc
4,300 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.8 in x 3.4 in
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Safety
ABS Brakes Optional --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Optional
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Optional --
Cassette Player Standard Optional
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Optional Optional
Driver Power Seats Standard Optional
Passenger Power Seats Optional --
Interior
Maximum Seating 6 seats 6 seats
Front Legroom 42.4 in 42 in
Back Legroom 41.5 in 38 in
Exterior
Length 196.9 in 213 in
Width 72.4 in 76 in
Height 54.3 in 56 in
Wheelbase 110.8 in 115.9 in

Available Options

1990 Buick Electra
Limited Sedan FWD
1981 Pontiac Catalina
Coupe RWD

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