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LeSabre Coupe 1978 Versions

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom Specs

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

Petrol

4942 cm³
301.6 cu-in

V 8

142 PS
140 HP / 104 kW

319 Nm
235 lb-ft

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	LeSabre 5th Gen. - 1978 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	GM Pontiac V-8 301 L27

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	1 Rochester 2ME carburettor

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	4942 cm³ / 301.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	101.60 x 76.20 mm 4 x 3 inches

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.10

Horsepower :	142 PS / 140 HP / 104 kW @ 3600 rpm

Maximum torque :	319 Nm / 235 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	24 L/100 km 12 MPG UK 10 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	17 L/100 km 17 MPG UK 14 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	20 L/100 km 14 MPG UK 12 MPG US

Range (EPA):	669 km / 416 miles

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

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom Performance

Top Speed :	- km/h / - Mph

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


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom 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 :	139.8 cm / 55.04 inches

Front Axle :	157 cm / 61.81 inches

Rear Axle :	154.2 cm / 60.71 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1675 kg / 3693 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	11.8 kg/hp


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	6 seats

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


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Custom 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.