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Buick Le Sabre Limited Hardtop Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 76.20 mm 4 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.9 litre 4932 cc (300.969 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.23 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 810.2 kPa (117.5 psi)
Specific torque 64.48 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 616.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2940 mm
wheelbase 115.7 in
Length (milimeters) 5540 mm
Length (inches) 218.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1960 mm
Width (inches) 77.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1400 mm
Height (inches) 55.1 in
L:W ratio 1.88
Ground clearance (milimeters) 170 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1682 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3708 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 95.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 21.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 25.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 13.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.29

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Buick Le Sabre Limited Hardtop Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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