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Buick LE Sabre VI 3.8 V6 (150 Hp)
Overall Rating
Buick LE Sabre:
The Buick LeSabre is a full-size car made by the division Buick of General Motors from 1959 until 2005. Prior to 1959, this position had been retained by the full-size Buick Special model. The "LeSabre", which is French for "the sabre", was Buick's mid-level full-size sedan above the Special but below the Electra during the 1960s then remained in its market position when the Electra was replaced with the Park Avenue. The LeSabre was available as a 2-door convertible, sedan or hardtop, a 4-door sedan or hardtop and station wagon throughout its production....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VI Overview:
Buick LE Sabre (VI). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.8 V6 (150 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 150 Hp 3.8L V6 offered sufficient power for general use, prioritizing smooth operation and reliability over outright speed. It was a dependable choice for family transport.
Fuel Economy
Similar to its higher-output counterpart, this engine delivered reasonable fuel economy for a full-size sedan of the late 80s, with better efficiency on highway runs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent ride comfort and smooth suspension
- • Spacious interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Highly reliable 3.8L V6 engine
- • Good highway cruiser
Cons:
- • Uninspired handling and soft suspension
- • Outdated interior design by the early 90s
- • Fuel economy could be better for some drivers
- • Lacked modern safety features
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | LE Sabre |
| Generation: | VI |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 V6 (150 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | LG3 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4991 mm mm |
| Width: | 1991 mm mm |
| Height: | 1407 mm mm |
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