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Buick Le Sabre 4.9

General information

ModelBuick Le Sabre 4.9
Year1976
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Max torque319.00 Nm (32.5 kgf-m or 235.3 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke101.6 x 76.2 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0832 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5580 litres (1,474 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (515.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1686 kg (3,717.0 pounds)
Overall length5550 mm (218.5 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase3050 mm (120.1 inches)
Fuel capacity95.0 litres (25.10 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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