(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Le Sabre Thin Pillar Sedan | 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 | 5540 mm / 218.1 in / 218.1 in | Ground clearance | 170 mm / 6.7 in / 6.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1960 mm / 77.2 in / 77.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.88 |
| Height | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1683 kg / 3710 lb / 3710 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2940 mm / 115.7 in / 115.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1542 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 in | Fuel capacity | 96 l / 21.1 UK gal / 25.3 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 | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.33 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4932 cm3 / 301.0 cu in / 301.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 616.50 cm3/cylinder / 37.621 cu in/cylinder / 37.621 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 104.4 kW / 141.9 hp / 141.9 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 318.0 Nm / 234.5 lbft / 234.5 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 103.0 kW / 140.0 bhp / 140.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 28.4 kW/l / 0.633 bhp/cu in / 0.633 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 64.48 Nm/l / 0.564 lbft/cu in / 0.564 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.29 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.18 kW/ton / 113.09 bhp/ton / 113.09 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 VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.4 | Turning circle | 13.10 m / 42.98 ft / 42.98 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | RA.LowRA.TorqueA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | drum,S |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Le Sabre Thin Pillar Sedan
