Buick Electra 0–60 Times
The Buick Electra 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Buick Electra is the 1972 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.62 seconds at 86.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Buick Electra is the 1966 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop Sedan, which took 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 76.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Buick Electra tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.67 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.11 seconds at 80.74 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.50sec
1972 225 Hardtop Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
9.67sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.11sec
@ 80.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.80sec
1966 225 Hardtop
Across 3 verified runs, the Buick Electra ranges from 9.50 to 9.80 seconds 0–60, with a 9.67-second average.
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Buick Electra Performance Overview
Buick’s full-size Electra ran from 1966 to 1989 in the tested data, with 3 verified tests spanning three model years. Early performance came from the 4th Gen (1965–1970), where the 1966 225 Hardtop Sedan, powered by the 340-hp 425 Nailhead V8, reached 60 mph in 9.8 seconds. The 5th Gen (1971–1976) shifted to the 455 V8 with 250 hp in tested form, and the 1972 225 Hardtop Sedan improved the line to 9.5 seconds to 60 mph while also recording the quickest quarter-mile here, 16.62 seconds at 86.22 mph.
No verified acceleration tests are listed for the 6th Gen (1977–1984), so the next measured point comes with the 7th Gen (1985–1990). By then, the Electra had moved to the Park Avenue Ultra Sedan format, and the 1989 example used the naturally aspirated LN3 V6 with 165 hp, posting a 9.7-second 0-60 time. Across the available results, the Electra stayed within a narrow 9.5-to-9.8-second range, averaging 9.67 seconds to 60 mph and 17.11 seconds in the quarter-mile. In the final tested years, it remained a gasoline-powered, comfort-oriented full-size sedan with performance broadly consistent with its earlier records.
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Buick Electra 0–60 Times by Generation: 4th Gen to 7th Gen
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Gen | 1985–1990 | 9.70s | 9.70s — 1989 Park Avenue Ultra Sedan | 1 | The 7th Gen generation (1985–1990) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1989 Park Avenue Ultra Sedan at 9.70 seconds. Output was 165 hp across 3.8L V6 configurations. |
| 5th Gen | 1971–1976 | 9.50s | 9.50s — 1972 225 Hardtop Sedan | 1 | The 5th Gen generation (1971–1976) averaged 9.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1972 225 Hardtop Sedan at 9.50 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 7.5L V8 configurations. |
| 4th Gen | 1965–1970 | 9.80s | 9.80s — 1966 225 Hardtop Sedan | 1 | The 4th Gen generation (1965–1970) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1966 225 Hardtop Sedan at 9.80 seconds. Output was 340 hp across 7.0L V8 configurations. |
7th Gen
1985–1990
Avg 0–60
9.70s
Fastest
9.70s
Tests
1
1989 Park Avenue Ultra Sedan
The 7th Gen generation (1985–1990) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1989 Park Avenue Ultra Sedan at 9.70 seconds. Output was 165 hp across 3.8L V6 configurations.
5th Gen
1971–1976
Avg 0–60
9.50s
Fastest
9.50s
Tests
1
1972 225 Hardtop Sedan
The 5th Gen generation (1971–1976) averaged 9.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1972 225 Hardtop Sedan at 9.50 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 7.5L V8 configurations.
4th Gen
1965–1970
Avg 0–60
9.80s
Fastest
9.80s
Tests
1
1966 225 Hardtop Sedan
The 4th Gen generation (1965–1970) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1966 225 Hardtop Sedan at 9.80 seconds. Output was 340 hp across 7.0L V8 configurations.
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Buick Electra 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 3 years
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1989 Buick Electra
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue Ultra Sedan
9.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 210 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,650 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 22.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
How we verify Buick Electra performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Buick Electra trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Buick Electra 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Buick Electra performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue Ultra Sedan runs from 0-60 mph in 9.7 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 17.2 seconds at 80 mph. That test car used a 165-hp LN3 gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and had a curb weight of 3,650 pounds.
The quickest Buick Electra on record is the 1972 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 9.5 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model, running 16.62 seconds at 86.22 mph. That makes it the fastest Electra overall across verified runs.
The fastest stock Buick Electra is also the overall leader: the 1972 Electra 225 Hardtop Sedan. It reached 60 mph in 9.5 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 16.62 seconds at 86.22 mph. All three recorded Electra tests are production cars, so there is no modified result ahead of it.
The 7th Gen Buick Electra, sold from 1985 to 1990, has a recorded best and average 0-60 mph time of 9.7 seconds. The quickest example on record is the 1989 Park Avenue Ultra Sedan. That generation has one verified test and a listed output of 165 horsepower.
The 5th Gen Buick Electra, built from 1971 to 1976, is the quickest Electra generation on record. Its fastest and average 0-60 mph time is 9.5 seconds, set by the 1972 225 Hardtop Sedan. That generation has one verified test and a listed horsepower figure of 250.
The 4th Gen Buick Electra, produced from 1965 to 1970, has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 9.8 seconds. The quickest example on record is the 1966 225 Hardtop Sedan, which is also the slowest Electra test overall because only one run exists for that generation. Listed horsepower is 340.
Yes. The 1972 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop Sedan reaches 60 mph in 9.5 seconds, while the 1989 Electra Park Avenue Ultra Sedan does it in 9.7 seconds. The 1972 car is quicker by 0.2 second. It is also the faster quarter-mile car, at 16.62 seconds versus 17.2 seconds.
Among Electra trims with recorded tests, the 225 Hardtop Sedan has the best 0-60 performance. Its quickest run is 9.5 seconds, and across two tests it averages 9.65 seconds. The Park Avenue Ultra Sedan has one recorded run at 9.7 seconds, so it trails the 225 Hardtop Sedan.
Across all recorded Buick Electra tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 9.67 seconds. That figure comes from three verified runs covering model years from 1966 to 1989. Since every recorded example is a production car, the all-tests average and production-only average are the same at 9.67 seconds.
The fastest quarter-mile ever recorded for a Buick Electra is 16.62 seconds at 86.22 mph. That run was set by the 1972 Electra 225 Hardtop Sedan, which is also the quickest Electra to 60 mph at 9.5 seconds. Across all Electra tests, the average quarter-mile is 17.11 seconds at 80.7 mph.
Sources
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Buick Electra can do, not a single marketing claim.
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