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Buick LeSabre 2nd generation (Series 4400) 1962 to 1963

Buick LeSabre 2nd generation (Series 4400) 1962 to 1963

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.

Buick LeSabre 2nd generation

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.

Buick LeSabre 2nd generation (Series 4400) 1962 to 1963

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Technical

Service

  • 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

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Technical

  • 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: water

    TRANSMISSION:
    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.

     

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