1998 Buick LeSabre Custom specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Blue
Light Gray
Bordeaux Red
Taupe
Packages
$1,668
Starting MSRP
- front/rear carpet savers
- trunk convenience net
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette
PRESTIGE OPT PKG
$1,668
Starting MSRP
- front/rear carpet savers
- trunk convenience net
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette
- body-side stripe
- P205/70R15 WSW tires,aluminum wheels
- memory door locks
- remote keyless entry
- analog instruments
- lighting pkg
- dual remote elec mirrors
- 6-way pwr driver seat
- remote trunk release,concert sound II speaker system
$716
Starting MSRP
- front/rear carpet savers
- trunk convenience net
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette
$0
Starting MSRP
- -inc:base vehicle
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Large Car |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 690 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8L/231 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 205 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 230 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 342.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 540.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.57 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.39 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut w/ |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Chapman Strut w/ |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4 Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.83 x 1.27 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Power |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.57 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.97 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 43.3 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/70R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3443 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Passenger Volume | 108.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.6 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 40.4 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 58.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 200.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Liftover Height | 25.9 in |
| Trunk Volume | 17.0 ft³ |
| Front/rear carpeting | Standard |
| PASS-Key II theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Multi-function control lever w/turn signal, headlamp high/low beam, wiper/ washer controls | Standard |
| 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable delay feature | Standard |
| Wraparound composite tungsten halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Twilight Sentinel headlamp control | Standard |
| Inside hood-lock release | Standard |
| Backlit analog instrument cluster w/trip odometer | Standard |
| 2.86 axle ratio | Standard |
| Dual note horn | Standard |
| 18 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap | Standard |
| Lights-inc: front/rear door-operated dome, instrument panel courtesy, ashtray, glove box, trunk, engine compartment | Standard |
| Delco Freedom II Plus battery w/rundown protection | Standard |
| Rear window antenna | Standard |
| Full trunk trim | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side express down, passenger lockout feature | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, dual front/rear extended range speakers | Standard |
| Moldings-inc: roof drip, wheel opening, belt reveal | Standard |
| Rear door child security locks | Standard |
| 3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 Series II engine | Standard |
| Electronic reminder tones-inc: seat belt, ignition key, headlamps/parking brake/turn signal on | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Front/rear lap/shoulder safety belt system (outboard position only) w/front shoulder belt comfort adjuster | Standard |
| Adjustable front seat headrests | Standard |
| Cloth 55/45 split bench seat-inc: front storage armrest w/dual cupholders | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
| Dual body-color rearview mirrors (LH remote/RH manual) | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Extendable/supplemental front sunshades | Standard |
| Deluxe steering wheel w/tilt-wheel adjustable column | Standard |
| Pwr windows lockout feature | Standard |
| P205/70R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Black body-side moldings | Standard |
| 15" deluxe wheel covers | Standard |
| Theater dimming light feature w/delayed entry/exit lighting | Standard |
| Solar-ray solar control windshield | Standard |
| Pwr door locks w/lockout protection, delayed locking | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Soft ray tinted glass | Standard |
| Electronic speed control | Standard |
| Front/rear independent Dynaride suspension w/front MacPherson struts | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 30 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Front/side window defogger outlets | Standard |
| Base coat/clear coat paint | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Dual manual reclining seats | Standard |
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