1996 Buick Le Sabre specifications

1996 Buick Le Sabre data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2814 mm 110.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1534 mm 60.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1534 mm 60.4 inches
Length 5080 mm 200 inches
Width 1902 mm 74.9 inches
Height 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1561 kg 3441 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code L36
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.8 litre
3791 cc
(231.341 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.5 × 86.4 mm
3.8 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
208 PS (205 bhp) (153 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
312 Nm (230 ft·lb) (31.8 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
40.3 kW/litre
54.8 ps/litre
54.1 bhp/litre
0.89 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
82.3 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1034.2 kPa (150 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
133.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
97.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
131.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.21 kg/kW
17.06 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID18568
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Buick Le Sabre added 1996-05-07.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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