(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Le Sabre | Issued until | |
| Serie | Le Sabre | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5636 mm / 221.9 in / 221.9 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Height | 1367 mm / 53.8 in / 53.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1979 kg / 4363 lb / 4363 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3134 mm / 123.4 in / 123.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1615 mm / 63.6 in / 63.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1625 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Fuel capacity | 95 l / 20.9 UK gal / 25.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 97.8 mm / 3.85 in / 3.85 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5724 cm3 / 349.3 cu in / 349.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 715.50 cm3/cylinder / 43.662 cu in/cylinder / 43.662 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 115.6 kW / 157.2 hp / 157.2 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 366.0 Nm / 269.9 lbft / 269.9 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 114.0 kW / 155.0 bhp / 155.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 27.1 kW/l / 0.604 bhp/cu in / 0.604 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 63.94 Nm/l / 0.559 lbft/cu in / 0.559 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 78.32 kW/ton / 106.49 bhp/ton / 106.49 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.9 | Turning circle | 13.50 m / 44.29 ft / 44.29 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Di | Brakes rear | drum,S |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Le Sabre
