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1979 - Buick - Le Sabre Thin Pillar Sedan

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1. Le Sabre Thin Pillar Sedan 1979
2. Le Sabre Thin Pillar Sedan 1979
General Information
Make Buick
Model Le Sabre Thin Pillar Sedan
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2940 mm     (115,7 in)
Front Track 1570 mm     (61,8 in)
Rear Track 1542 mm     (60,7 in)
Length 5540 mm     (218,1 in)
Width 1960 mm     (77,2 in)
Height 1400 mm     (55,1 in)
Ground Clearance 170 mm     (6,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,88
Weight 1683 kg     (3707 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 95,9 litre   (21,1 Imp gal ,  25,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4932 cc     (300,97 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,33
Unitary Capacity 616,5 cc/cylinder    (37,62 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 140 HP     (104,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 318 N.m     (234,7 lb.ft ,  32,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 276,9 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 83,2 HP/ton    (62 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,4 HP/litre    (21,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 160 km/h   (99,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,29 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,4
Turning Circle Diameter 13,1 m    (43 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RA.LowRA.TorqueA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)