1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe Turbo
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- Photo: 1985 Buick LeSabre Coupé 5.7 V8 Limited front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Custom sedan, front right, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Buick LeSabre Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Buick LeSabre Coupé 5.7 V8 Limited rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Custom coupe, rear right, 09-27-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe Turbo is a 165-hp 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 coupe with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 165 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 285 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 OHV Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 165 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 86.4 mm |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe Turbo with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Buick LESABRE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign 07E088000
Jun 13, 1978 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 78V139000
Nov 16, 1977 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
THE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, ARE BRITTLE AND THEREFORE MAY FRACTURE. THIS BRITTLENESS IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS ON ALL AXLES AND THE TEN REAR AXLE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 77V200000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 BUICK LESABRE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.