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LeSabre Coupe 1978 Versions

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo Specs

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

Petrol

3791 cm³
231.3 cu-in

V 6

152 PS
150 HP / 112 kW

332 Nm
244 lb-ft

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	LeSabre 5th Gen. - 1978 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 6

Engine Code :	GM Buick V-6 231 (3.8) LC5

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	2-barrel Carburetor

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	3791 cm³ / 231.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	96.50 x 86.40 mm 3.8 x 3.4 inches

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	Turbo

Compression Ratio :	8.0

Horsepower :	152 PS / 150 HP / 112 kW @ 3800 rpm

Maximum torque :	332 Nm / 244 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	22 L/100 km 13 MPG UK 11 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	16 L/100 km 18 MPG UK 15 MPG US

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

Range (EPA):	637 km / 396 miles

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

Catalytic converter :	Yes

Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo Performance

Top Speed :	- km/h / - Mph

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


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo 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 :	1655 kg / 3649 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	10.9 kg/hp


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	6 seats

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


Buick LeSabre Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 Sport Turbo Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

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

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

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	GR70/- R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	GR70/- R15

Front Suspension :	Independent suspension. Coil Springs.

Rear Suspension :	Four-link suspension. Coil Springs.