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Buick LE Sabre VIII 3.8 i V6 (208 Hp)
Overall Rating
Buick LE Sabre:
The Buick LeSabre is a full-size car made by the division Buick of General Motors from 1959 until 2005. Prior to 1959, this position had been retained by the full-size Buick Special model. The "LeSabre", which is French for "the sabre", was Buick's mid-level full-size sedan above the Special but below the Electra during the 1960s then remained in its market position when the Electra was replaced with the Park Avenue. The LeSabre was available as a 2-door convertible, sedan or hardtop, a 4-door sedan or hardtop and station wagon throughout its production....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VIII Overview:
Buick LE Sabre (VIII). With 312 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1620 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
3.8 i V6 (208 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers smooth, adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though not sporty. Acceleration is respectable for a large sedan of its era.
Fuel Economy
Combined fuel economy of 9.8 l/100 km (approx. 24 MPG US) is average for a large V6 sedan of its generation, acceptable for its size and power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for six passengers
- • Highly reliable and durable 3.8L V6 (L36) engine
- • Smooth, quiet ride ideal for highway cruising
- • Large trunk capacity
- • Affordable to maintain and repair
Cons:
- • Uninspired handling and soft suspension not suited for spirited driving
- • Dated interior design and materials compared to some rivals
- • Average fuel economy by modern standards
- • Exterior styling can be considered conservative
- • Limited advanced safety features for its later production years
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII: 1992 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | LE Sabre |
| Generation: | VIII |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 (208 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 208 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.9 Hp/l [1mm less] |
| Torque: | 312 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L36 More details about the engine L36 |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5080 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Width: | 1865 mm mm [38mm less] |
| Height: | 1450 mm mm [36mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 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 |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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