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Buick Le Sabre 5.7

General information

ModelBuick Le Sabre 5.7
Year1976
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5730 ccm (349.64 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5730 ccm (349.64 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power155.00 PS (114 kW or 153 HP) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Max torque380.00 Nm (38.7 kgf-m or 280.3 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke96.5 x 97.8 mm (3.8 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0888 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
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

Weight1746 kg (3,849.3 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)
Wheelbase3130 mm (123.2 inches)
Fuel capacity95.0 litres (25.10 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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