Buick LeSabre 2nd generation (Series 4400) 1962 to 1963
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Manufacturer: | Buick |
Production period: | 1961 to 1964 |
Body versions : | Saloon , station wagon , coupé , convertible |
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.
Description
Technical
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Buick LeSabre 2nd gen Technical details (1961-1964)
- Production period:1961-1964
- Body versions: 2 and 4 door Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
- Engines:Gasoline V8
- 300 cu in (4.9 L) Small-Block V8
- 364 cu in (6.0 L) Nailhead V8
- 401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8
- Power:191-206 kW
- Transmission:3/4-speed manual,2/3-speed automatic
- Drive:rear wheel drive
- Length:5438-5479 mm
- Wheelbase:3124 mm
- Curb weight:1769-1966 kg
ENGINE: 401 cu in
front, 4 stroke; cylinders: 8, Vee-slanted at 900
bore and stroke: 4.18 x 3.64 in, 106.2 x 92.5 mm
engine capacity: 401 cu in, 6556.35 cu cm
compression ratio: 10.25 : 1
max power (SAE): 280 hp at 4400 rpm; max torque (SAE): 424 1b ft, 58.5 kgm at 2400 rpm
specific power: 42.7 hp/l
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: cast iron
crankshaft bearings: 5
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, with push rods and rockers, hydraulic tappets
camshaft: 1, at centre of Vee
lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
lubricating system capacity: 4.1 imp qt, 5 US qt, 4.7 1
carburation: I Rochester 2 GC downdraft twin-barrel carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump
cooling system: waterTRANSMISSION:
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate
gear box: mechanical
gears: 3 + reverse; synchromesh gears: II, III
gear box ratios: (I) 2.49, (II) 1.59, (III) 1, (Rev) 3.15
gear lever: steering column
final drive: hypoid bevel ratio: 3.36 : 1.CHASSIS:
box-type, X cross members
front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
rear suspension: rigid axle, trailing arms, coil springs, transverse linkage bar, telescopic dampers.STEERING:
recirculating ball
turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 5.BRAKES:
Drum
braking surface: total 197.32 sq in, 1272.71 sq cm.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
voltage: .12V
battery: 70 Ah
ignition distributor: Delco-Remy
headlights: 4 front and reversing,DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: Buick Le Sabre 4-door Saloon
wheel base: 123.00 in, 3124 mm
front track: 62.00 in, 1575 mm
rear track: 61.00 in, 1549 mm
overall length: 215.70 in, 5479 mm
overall width: 78.00 in, 1981 mm
overall height: 56.40 in, 1432 mm
ground clearance: 5.79 in, 147 mm
dry weight: 3991 1b, 1810 kg
turning radius (between walls): 24.3 ft, 7.4 m
width of rims: 6"
tyres: 7.60 - 15;
fuel tank capacity: 16.72 imp gal, 20.00 US gal, 76 1.© Motor car History
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Service details: Buick LeSabre 2nd gen (1961-1964)
fuel: petrol, 100-105 Oct
engine sump oil: 3.3 imp qt, 4.0 US qt, 3.8 1, SAE 5W-20 (winter) IOW-30 (summer), change every 6000 miles, 9600 km
gearbox oil: 1.0 imp qt, 1.2 US qt, 1.1 1, SAE 80-90
final drive oil: 1.8 imp qt, 2.2 US qt, 2.1 1
cooling system capacity: 15.4 imp qt, 18.5 US qt, 17.5 1.
greasing: every 6000 miles, 9000 km, 9 points
valve timing: (inlet) opens 28 ° before tdc and closes 87 ° after bdc, (exhaust) opens 76 ° before bdc and closes 46 ° after tdc© Motor car History