Le Sabre

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUICK LeSABRE: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricaled. Normal oil pressure 37 @ 2400. Full-Flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Machanical fuel pump. Pleated paper gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oiled paper element air cleaner. Exhaust-type intake manifold heat control. Capacity: approximately 25 gallons. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type circulation thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Capacity: 13.2 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. Automatic Transmission (optional): Super Turbine is of a torque converter type. Total oil capacity refill 19 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height in rear seat. Angled sections are connected by a special constant-volocity 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 Axie: 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.


THE STANDARD LeSABRE ENGINE 350-2 V8

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

230@4400	350@2400	9.0 to 1	350	2-barrel	Regular


THE OPTIONAL ENGINE 350-4 V8

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

280@4600	375@3200	10.25 to 1	350	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift)			Automatic SuperTurbine (2-speed Column shift) (3-speed available with LeSabre 400 option)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speedManual Transmision 3.23			Automatic Super Turbine 2.93
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe	217.5	80.0	54.4	123.0	63.0	63.0
4-Door Hardtop	217.5	80.0	54.4	123.0	63.0	63.0
4-Door Sedan	217.5	80.0	55.3	123.0	63.0	63.0
Convertible	217.5	80.0	54.9	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	38.7	37.3	42.2	34.9	62.2	61.0
4-Door Hardtop	38.7	37.8	42.2	38.5	62.3	61.4
4-Door Sedan	39.6	38.3	42.2	39.0	62.3	61.4
Convertible	39	37.9	42.1	34.9	62.2	53.1

BUICK leSABRE REGULAR EQUIPMENT: 230-hp. 350-2 V8 engine; 3-speed manual transmission (synchronized in all forward gears); heater and defroster: finned alloy brake drums; seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions: step-on parking brake; backup lights, new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; four-way hazard warning flasher: directional signals; lane change feature in direction signal control; front door-operated interior light; glove compartiment light; smoking set; rear seat ash trays; Magic-Mirror finish; safety 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; dual master cylinder brake system with warning light and corrosion resistant brake lines; carpeting; dual-key locking system; Full- Flow oil filter; passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors; custom interior trims (LeSabre Custom models); folding seat back latches; deluxe steering wheel; energy absorbing steering column; cross-flow radiator; padded instrument panel, sun visors, Windshield corner posts: padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; inside day-night mirror with deflecting base; outside rear view mirror; thick laminate windshield; recessed dual-speed windshield wipers; windshield washers; reduced glare instrument panel top. inside windshield moulding., horn control. steering wheel hub. and windshield wiper arms and blades; deluxe wheel covers (Custom models only); soft, low-profile window control knobs and coat hooks: yielding smooth contoured door and window regulator handles.
NOTE: All Buick models feature the standard GM safety equipment shown on the reverse side of this folder.

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