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Buick LaCrosse I (facelift 2008) 3.6 i V6 24V (240 Hp) Automatic
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Buick LaCrosse:
The Buick LaCrosse is a four-door, front-wheel-drive sedan manufactured by Buick since model year 2005, and marketed variously across four generations for the North American and Chinese markets.
The first-generation LaCrosse replaced the Century and Regal in North America beginning for model year 2005 as a five- or six-passenger, four-door, front-wheel-drive, V6-powered sedan using GM's mid-size W platform—and marketed in Canada as the Buick Allure. Notably, the first generation was also offered with a V8 engine, as a high-performance sub-model marketed as the LaCrosse Super. LaCrosse production and marketing began for China with model year 2006....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2008) Overview:
Buick LaCrosse (I (facelift 2008)). With 305 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1646 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.6 i V6 24V (240 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A more modern and potent V6, delivering noticeably stronger acceleration and better overall responsiveness than the 3.8L. Provides a good balance of power and refinement.
Fuel Economy
Improved fuel efficiency compared to the older 3.8L, especially on the highway, thanks to its more advanced design. Still a large V6, so urban economy remains moderate.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality
- • Good value for a large sedan
- • Reliable 3.8L V6 option
- • Powerful V8 option for performance
Cons:
- • Outdated interior design and materials
- • Mediocre fuel economy for V6s, poor for V8
- • Handling is soft, not engaging
- • Some reliability concerns with 3.6L timing chains and 5.3L AFM
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to newer cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2004 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | LaCrosse |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6 i V6 24V (240 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 240 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.3 Hp/l [2mm more] |
| Torque: | 305 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HFV6 More details about the engine HFV6 |
| Engine displacement: | 3564 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.9 kg/Hp, 145.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 185.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1646 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66.2 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5032 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Width: | 1855 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2805 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
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