Buick LeSabre Third generation
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Model years |
1965 to 1970 |
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Class |
Motor Car |
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Body style |
2-door convertible |
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Layout |
FR layout |
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Platform |
B-body |
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Engine |
300 cu in (4.9 L) Buick V8 |
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Transmission |
2-speed ST-300 automatic |
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Wheelbase |
123 in (3,124.2 mm) |
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Length |
206.2 in (5,237.5 mm) |
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Curb weight |
3,117–3,651 lb (1,414–1,656 kg) |
In the spring of 1964, the LeSabre appeared slightly revised and again in four body styles with the later 60s Coke-bottle type body available in base and a more luxurious Custom trim level the LeSabre was the entry-level model at Buick with the lowest base price. Built as a four-door sedan (with B-pillars and hardtop), as a two-door convertible and a two-door coupe (also with hardtop). The five-door estate cars formed the independent series. It was now fitted with smaller engines with only 4916 cc and 210 hp (154 kW) used along with larger options. There was also a three-stage automatic transmission along with four-speed manual or 2 speed autos. Wheelbases remained as the previous model at 123 inches long.
PERFORMANCE: 300 cu in
Engine capacity: 300 cu in, 4,916.10 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 16.7 ml imp gal, 13.9 ml US gal, 16.9 1 x 100 km
Max speed: 108 mph, 173.9 km/h
max power (SAE): 210 hp at 4,600 rpm
max torque (SAE): 310 1b ft, 42.8kg m at 2,400 rpm
max number of engine rpm: 4,800
specific power: 42.7 hp/l
PERFORMANCE: 340 cu in
Engine capacity: 340 cu in, 5,571.58 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 17.2 m/imp gal, 14.3 m/US gal, 16.4 X 100 km
Max speed: 105 mph, 169 km/h
max speeds: 44 mph, 70.8 km/h in 1st gear; 75 mph, 120.7 km/h in 2nd gear; 105 mph, 169 km/h in 3rd gear
power weight ratio: 17.9 lb/hp, 8.1 kg/hp
max power (SAE): 220 hp at 4,000 rpm
max torque (SAE): 340 1b ft, 46.9 kg m at 2,400 rpm
max engine rpm: 4,700; specific power: 39.5 hp/l
1965 there were the technically identical models in standard and custom design, the Cabriolet was available only as a custom version. The styling of the vehicles was designed a bit more angular.
The following year, the station wagons formed their own series called Sport Wagon, and the two-door coupe was designed as a hardtop. A clear facelift provided for a strongly contoured radiator grille and a hip swing over the rear wheel arches. In addition, a larger 350-cubic-inch V8 engine with 5572 cc and 220 hp (162 kW) was used.
Without major changes, this model series was further developed in 1967.
PERFORMANCE: 350 cu in
Engine capacity: 350 cu in, 5,735.45 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 16.8 ml imp gal, 14 ml US gal, 16.8 1 X 100 km
Max speed 108 mph, 173.9 kmlh
max power (SAE). 230 hp at 4,400 rpm
max torque (SAE):350 1b ft, 48.3 kg m at 2,400 rpm
max engine rpm: 4,600
specific power: 40.1 hp/l
max speeds: 46 mph, 74 km/h in 1st gear; 78 mph, 125.6 km/h in 2nd gear; 108 mph, 173.9 km/h in 3rd gear
power-weight ratio: 17.2 lb/hp, 7.8 kg/hp
In 1968, there were more stylistic adjustments, rectangular surrounds for the round twin headlights and grille. Again, the engine power was increased, this time to 5735 cc and 230 hp (169 kW). In 1969, the inner body structure was still the same but the front end was restyled slightly smoothed in the otherwise technically unchanged vehicle asides from body panel changes, along with new federal safety laws head rests and steering column locking system now became standard fitment across the range. By 1970 a large full-sized Estate station wagon was now offered.
During these six years 937.856 copies were made by the end of 1969.
VARIATIONS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
- 8.45 x 15 tyres
- limited slip final drive
- power-assisted steering, 4.08 turns of steering wheel lock to lock
- Super Turbine 300 automatic gearbox
- 6" width of rims
- assisted steering
- adjustable tilt of steering wheel
- servo brake
- cornering lamps
- H70 x 15 or 225 x 15 tyres
- cleaner air system
- air conditioning system
