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Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited Specs

(1978 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979

Petrol

3791 cm³
231.3 cu-in

V 6

117 PS
115 HP / 86 kW

258 Nm
190 lb-ft

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	LeSabre 5th Gen. - 1979 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 6

Engine Code :	GM Buick V-6 231 (3.8)

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	1 Rochester carb

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	3791 cm³ / 231.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	96.52 x 86.36 mm 3.8 x 3.4 inches

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.00

Horsepower :	117 PS / 115 HP / 86 kW @ 3800 rpm

Maximum torque :	258 Nm / 190 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	27 L/100 km 10 MPG UK 9 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	18 L/100 km 16 MPG UK 13 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	21 L/100 km 13 MPG UK 11 MPG US

Range (EPA):	705 km / 438 miles

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

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited Performance

Top Speed :	- km/h / - Mph

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


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	294.6 cm / 115.98 inches

Length :	554.2 cm / 218.19 inches

Width :	196.1 cm / 77.2 inches

Height :	139.7 cm / 55 inches

Front Axle :	157 cm / 61.81 inches

Rear Axle :	154.2 cm / 60.71 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1632 kg / 3598 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	13.9 kg/hp


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	6 seats

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


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 Limited 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.