Buick LeSabre 2nd generation (Series 4400) 1962 to 1963
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Manufacturer: |
Buick |
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Production period: |
1961 to 1964 |
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Body versions : |
Saloon , station wagon , coupé , convertible |
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Engines: |
Gasoline 6.6 liters |
Buick LeSabre 2nd generation was a car made by Buick made from late 1961 to early 1964.
History
For the model year 1962 changed little on the styling of the body but taking on a few extra inches. However, only four body styles were offered: sedans with two or four doors, a two-door hardtop coupe and a four-door hardtop sedan.
The cars were now equipped with the V8 engine of the larger 401 cubic-inch V8 models with 6571 cc, which made 280 hp (206 kW). On request, a performance-reduced version with lower compression and with only 260 hp (191 kW) was available for the same price and a 325-horsepower 401 option. from 1964 a two-speed Super Turbine automatic transmission avalable as well as a 7 position tilting steering wheel column.
In the following year there were no technical or stylistic changes, but station wagon and convertible were available again. With the introduction of the Skylark , the LeSabre increased in the model range to the middle model range.
From the beginning of 1962 to the end of 1963, 298,291 copies of the LeSabre were built.
PERFORMANCE:
ENGINE CAPACITY: 401 cu in, 6556.35 cu cm;
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 14.8 m imp gal, 12.4 m US gal, 19 1 x 100 km;
MAX SPEED: 110.6 mph, 178 km h;
max speed in 1st gear: 52.8 mph, 85 km/h
max speed in 2nd gear: 82.6 mph, 133 km/h
max speed in 3rd gear: 110.6 mph, 178 km h,
power-weight ratio: 14.3 lb/hp, 6.5 kg/hp
useful load: 1058 1b, 480 kg
speed in direct drive at 1000 rpm: 27.3 'mph, 44 km/h.
