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Buick LaCrosse I (facelift 2008) Super 5.3i V8 16V (300 Hp) Automatic AFM
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Buick LaCrosse:
The Buick LaCrosse is a four-door, front-wheel-drive sedan manufactured by Buick since model year 2005, and marketed variously across four generations for the North American and Chinese markets.
The first-generation LaCrosse replaced the Century and Regal in North America beginning for model year 2005 as a five- or six-passenger, four-door, front-wheel-drive, V6-powered sedan using GM's mid-size W platform—and marketed in Canada as the Buick Allure. Notably, the first generation was also offered with a V8 engine, as a high-performance sub-model marketed as the LaCrosse Super. LaCrosse production and marketing began for China with model year 2006....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2008) Overview:
Buick LaCrosse (I (facelift 2008)). With 438 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1711 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Super 5.3i V8 16V (300 Hp) Automatic AFM Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The performance king of the lineup, offering robust acceleration and effortless highway passing power. The V8 provides a distinctly powerful and authoritative driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Despite Active Fuel Management (AFM) for cylinder deactivation, fuel economy is the lowest of the range, particularly in city driving. AFM helps on long highway cruises.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality
- • Good value for a large sedan
- • Reliable 3.8L V6 option
- • Powerful V8 option for performance
Cons:
- • Outdated interior design and materials
- • Mediocre fuel economy for V6s, poor for V8
- • Handling is soft, not engaging
- • Some reliability concerns with 3.6L timing chains and 5.3L AFM
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to newer cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2004 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | LaCrosse |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | Super 5.3i V8 16V (300 Hp) Automatic AFM |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Cylinder deactivation system |
| Power: | 300 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.3 Hp/l [2mm more] |
| Torque: | 438 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LS4 More details about the engine LS4 |
| Engine displacement: | 5328 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 12.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.7 kg/Hp, 175.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.9 kg/Nm, 256 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1711 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66.2 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5032 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Width: | 1855 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1458 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2807 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Front track: | 1567 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1562 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 235/50 R18 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
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