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1981 Buick LeSabre Limited Coupé V8

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Chassis Code: 4B

Build Start: 1981

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1981
Model Variant: 4B
Chassis Code: 4B

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2944mm
Track/tread (rear): 1542mm
Width: 1928mm
Track/tread (front): 1570mm
Length: 5547mm
Height: 1397mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 102.3litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.67
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: LV2
Capacity: 5 litre (5032cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.12
Sump: wet sumped
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.73
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 86mm

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.370
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.88

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 811.6kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x6
Tyres Rear: P205/75 R 15
Wheel Size Front: 15x6
Tyres Front: P205/75 R 15

Other

Unitary Capacity: 629cc
Model code: P37
maximum power output(SAE net): 142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)at 3600 rpm
maximum torque(SAE net): 325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)at 1600 rpm
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 46.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(SAE net): 27.8 bhp/litre0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(SAE net): 64.59 Nm/litre, 0.78 ft·lb/cu3

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