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LeSabre
1978 Buick LeSabre
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Buick
Model
LeSabre
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
7th Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sedan 6.6 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
188 hp
Power (kW)
138 kW
Displacement
6,598 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,543 mm
(218.2 in)
Width
1,960 mm
(77.2 in)
Height
1,415 mm
(55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,945 mm
(115.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Buick
1,066 vehicles
Antenna
Optional
LeSabre
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
LeSabre Standard
1959–2005
LeSabre Sedan Generations
19 of 25
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7th Generation
1977–1979
Year
1978
Powertrain
Sedan 6.6 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
188 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline