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1985 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon

US · Wagon · Midsize-Large Station Wagons

The 1985 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon is listed in the US market as a wagon. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) (FFS), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8)
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) (FFS), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8)
Combined Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) (FFS), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8)
Displacement5.0 L to 5.7 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data at the last check. Last checked November 9, 2026.

    Data sources

    Source checked: October 24, 2026

    Data verified: October 24, 2026

    Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What engine does the 1985 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon have?

    Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-OLDS) (FFS)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

    What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon?

    Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

    Is the 1985 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

    Drivetrain: RWD.

    Are there recalls for the 1985 Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon?

    No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data when we last checked on November 9, 2026. Recall status can change, so confirm with NHTSA or the manufacturer.