1972 Buick Le Sabre specifications

1972 Buick Le Sabre data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3134 mm 123.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1615 mm 63.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1625 mm 64 inches
Length 5636 mm 221.9 inches
Width 2032 mm 80 inches
Height 1367 mm 53.8 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1979 kg 4363 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 95 litres 20.9 [25.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.7 litre
5724 cc
(349.3 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.52 × 97.79 mm
3.8 × 3.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
20.2 kW/litre
27.5 ps/litre
27.1 bhp/litre
0.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
63.94 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 803.5 kPa (116.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 715.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
79.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
58.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
78.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.12 kg/kW
28.6 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 13.50 m
Front suspension I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID54835
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 46.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Buick Le Sabre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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