LE SABRE

SOME GOOD READING: Engine lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 33 @ 2400. Full-flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Two-stage gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oil impregnated polyurethane air cleaner. Exhaust type intake manifold heat control. Capacity: approximately 25 gallons. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type circulation thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Capacity: 12.2 quarts with heater. Exhaust System: Muffler constructed of corrosion resistant aluminized steel to promote longer life. Electrical: Twelve volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. AutomaticTransmissions: (optional). SuperTurbine is a torque converter type featuring a variable pitch stator within the converter; a single planetary gear set or two planetary gear sets. Total oil capacity refill 19 pints or 22 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height in rear seat. Angled sections are connected by a special Constant-velocity universal joint that minimizes vibration during transfer of power to rear axle. Shaft is connected to transmission and rear axle by needle-bearing universal joints. Rear Axle: Hypoid gears, semi-floating. Transfer of driving forces through rubber-mounted arms connected to frame. Frame: Perimeter-type. Suspension: lndependent ball-joint front suspension with link-type stabilizer bar. Four-link-type rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Brakes: Hydraulic self-energizing. Air-cooled finned brake drums front and rear. Total gross lining area 193.3 sq. in. Step-on parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes optional. Tires: 8.45 x 15. Optional tires available for other than normal driving conditions. Consult your Buick dealer. Steering: Manual recirculating ball steering standard. Overall ratio 33.0 to 1. Easy Power Steering optional. Overall ratio 20.5 to 1. Flexible coupling in power gear screens out road irregularities.

EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL BUCKET
W/OPERATOR'S CONSOLE.

STANDARD CLOTH AND VINYL BENCH.

BUICK LESABRE REGULAR EQUIPMENT- 220-hp. 340-2 V-8; 3-speed Manual Transmission (syn- chronized in all forward gears); Heater and Defroster,Finned Alloy Brake Drums; Seat Belts-Front and Rear: Step-On Parking Brake; Directional Signals: Front door-operated Courtesy Light; Glove Compartment Light; Smoking Set; Rear Seat Ash Trays; Magic-Mirror Finish; Duel Side Arm Rests- Front and Rear; 15-inch Wheels; Dual Horns; Crank-operated Vent Windows: 6,000-mile Lubed Front Suspension; Delcotron Generator; Self-adjusting Brakes; Carpeting; Dual-Key Locking System; Re-usable Air Cleaner Element; Full-Flow Oil Filter; Plunger-type door Locks; Custom lnterior Trims (LeSabre Custom Models); Deluxe Steering Wheel: Cross- Flow Radiator; Upper Instrument Panel Pad; Outside Rear View Mirror; Dual Speed Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer; Padded Sun Visors: Back-up Lamps.

-All models may be ordered without heater-defroster

NOTE: All Buick models feature the basic safety equipment listed elsewhere in this publication. (Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustrated is optional at extra cost.)

THE STANDARD ENGINE 340-2

Horsepower Torque Displacement Carburetion Fuel

220@4200 340@2400 340 2-barrel regular

THE OPTIONAL ENGINE 340-4

Horsepower Torque Displacement Carburetion Fuel

260@4200 365@2800 340 4-barrel premium

THE TRANSMISSIONS:

Regular Equipment Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift) Automatic SuperTurbine (2-speed Column shift)
(3speed column shift available with 400 option & 340-4 engine)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed Manual Trans. 3.36, SuperTurbine 2.93,

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Length Width Height Wheelbase Tread-front Tread-rear

Sport Coupe 217.5 80.0 54.8 123.0 63.0 63.0

4-Door Hardtop 217.5 80.0 54.7 123.0 63.0 63.0

4-Door Sedan 217.5 80.0 55.6 123.0 63.0 63.0

Convertible 217.5 80.0 54.7 123.0 63.0 63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Head Room Leg Room Shoulder Room

Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear

Sport Coupe 38.4 37.2 42.3 34.9 62.2 61.0

4-Door Hardtop 38.1 37.3 42.2 38.5 62.3 61.4

4-Door Sedan 38.9 37.7 42.2 39.0 62.3 61.4

Convertible 39.0 37.9 42.3 34.9 62.2 53.1

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THE STANDARD ENGINE 340-2

Horsepower	Torque	Displacement		Carburetion		Fuel

220@4200	340@2400	340		2-barrel		regular

THE OPTIONAL ENGINE 340-4

Horsepower	Torque	Displacement		Carburetion		Fuel

260@4200	365@2800	340		4-barrel		premium

THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment				Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift)				Automatic SuperTurbine (2-speed Column shift) (3speed column shift available with 400 option & 340-4 engine)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed Manual Trans. 3.36,				SuperTurbine 2.93,

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe		217.5	80.0	54.8	123.0	63.0	63.0
4-Door Hardtop		217.5	80.0	54.7	123.0	63.0	63.0
4-Door Sedan		217.5	80.0	55.6	123.0	63.0	63.0
Convertible		217.5	80.0	54.7	123.0	63.0	63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Head Room		Leg Room		Shoulder Room
		Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear

Sport Coupe		38.4	37.2	42.3	34.9	62.2	61.0
4-Door Hardtop		38.1	37.3	42.2	38.5	62.3	61.4
4-Door Sedan		38.9	37.7	42.2	39.0	62.3	61.4
Convertible		39.0	37.9	42.3	34.9	62.2	53.1