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Buick Lucerne 4.6 i V8 32V (279 Hp)
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Buick Lucerne:
The Buick Lucerne is a full-size car manufactured by General Motors from 2005 to 2011. Named for the city of Lucerne, Switzerland, it served as Buick's top-of-the-line sedan until it was replaced by the second generation Buick LaCrosse.
The Lucerne replaced the full-size LeSabre and the Park Avenue in the Buick range, and used a revised G platform, nonetheless referred to by GM as the H platform.
The Lucerne was introduced with the standard 3. 8 liter Buick V6 or optional 4. 6 liter Cadillac Northstar LD8 V8 as well as optional active suspension, marketed as Magnetic Ride Control. For 2005, all General Motors vehicles equipped with the 3. 8 L V6 become the first SULEV-compliant vehicles....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Lucerne Overview:
Buick Lucerne (Lucerne). With 407 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1855 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.
The Buick Lucerne was primarily sold in North America and was not tested by Euro NCAP. It received good ratings from NHTSA and IIHS for its time.
4.6 i V8 32V (279 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers robust acceleration and ample power for highway cruising, providing a smooth, effortless driving experience typical of a large American V8.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a significant drawback, with high consumption figures in both urban and extra-urban driving, making it costly to run.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet cabin
- • Spacious interior with comfortable seating
- • Reliable 3.8L V6 engine option
- • Smooth automatic transmission
- • Good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Northstar V8 engine can have reliability issues (e.g., head gaskets)
- • Uninspired handling and steering feedback
- • Dated interior design compared to some rivals
- • Poor fuel economy, especially with the V8
- • Lacks modern technology and safety features
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Lucerne |
| Generation: | Lucerne |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 i V8 32V (279 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 279 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 61.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 407 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LD8 |
| Engine displacement: | 4565 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.1 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 150.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1855 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 481 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5182 mm mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm mm |
| Height: | 1473 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2934 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1589 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1578 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 |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 245/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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