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Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Specs

(1977 - 1978) - Technical Specifications for Years 1977, 1978

Petrol

5001 cm³
305.2 cu-in

V 8

137 PS
135 HP / 101 kW

325 Nm
239 lb-ft

Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	LeSabre 5th Gen. - 1978 Update

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	Chevrolet Small-block 305 V8 LG3

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	2-barrel Carburetor

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	5001 cm³ / 305.2 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	94.9 x 88.4 mm 3.74 x 3.48 inches

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.5

Horsepower :	137 PS / 135 HP / 101 kW @ 3800 rpm

Maximum torque :	325 Nm / 239 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	19 L/100 km 15 MPG UK 12 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	13 L/100 km 22 MPG UK 18 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	15 L/100 km 19 MPG UK 16 MPG US

Range (EPA):	503 km / 313 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	79 L 20.9 US gallons 17.4 UK gallons

Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Performance

Top Speed :	- km/h / - Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	294.5 cm / 115.94 inches

Length :	554.3 cm / 218.23 inches

Width :	196.0 cm / 77.17 inches

Height :	141.5 cm / 55.71 inches

Front Axle :	157 cm / 61.81 inches

Rear Axle :	154.2 cm / 60.71 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1687 kg / 3719 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	12.3 kg/hp


Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	6 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	600 L / 21.2 cu-ft


Buick LeSabre Sedan 1978 5.0 V8 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- mm / - inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (- mm / - inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	FR78/- R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	FR78/- R15

Front Suspension :	Independent suspension. Coil Springs.

Rear Suspension :	Four-link suspension. Coil Springs.