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Buick Le Sabre

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.55 mm × 82.55 mm 3.25 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.5 litre 3523 cc (214.987 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system 2 Bendix carbs
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
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 194.43 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1844.1 kPa (267.5 psi)
Specific torque 146.75 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 440.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged - Alternating methanol & petrol fuel
Compressor type 1 Roots-type supercharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2921 mm
wheelbase 115 in
Length (milimeters) 5128 mm
Length (inches) 201.9 in
Width (milimeters) 2014 mm
Width (inches) 79.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1270 mm
Height (inches) 50 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1723 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3799 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 151.5 litr
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 33.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 40 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.10

General information

RAC rating 33.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1951 Buick Le Sabre PDF Manual
Le Sabre picture
Designer unknown
Year 1951

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