1972 - Buick - Le Sabre

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Le Sabre 1992
2. Le Sabre 1996
3. Le Sabre
4. Le Sabre 1972
5. Le Sabre 1972
6. Le Sabre
7. Le Sabre 1951
General Information
Make Buick
Model Le Sabre
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3134 mm     (123,4 in)
Front Track 1615 mm     (63,6 in)
Rear Track 1625 mm     (64 in)
Length 5636 mm     (221,9 in)
Width 2032 mm     (80 in)
Height 1367 mm     (53,8 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,8
Weight 2000 kg     (4405,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 95 litre   (20,9 Imp gal ,  25,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 5724 cc     (349,3 cu in)
Bore 96,52 mm     (3,8 in)
Stroke 97,79 mm     (3,85 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,99
Unitary Capacity 715,5 cc/cylinder    (43,66 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 180 HP     (134,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 373 N.m     (275,3 lb.ft ,  38 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 337,3 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 90 HP/ton    (67,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 31,4 HP/litre    (23,4 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,9
Turning Circle Diameter 13,5 m    (44,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
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Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
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