Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 6 recorded runs

Buick LeSabre 0–60 Times

The Buick LeSabre 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Buick LeSabre is the 2000 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 89.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Buick LeSabre is the 1977 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe, which took 12.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 73.3 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Buick LeSabre tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.38 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.94 seconds at 81.47 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.4sec 2000 Limited Sedan
Average 0–60 9.38sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.94sec @ 81.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 12.2sec 1977 Sport Coupe
2000 Buick LeSabre

Across 6 verified runs, the Buick LeSabre ranges from 7.4 to 12.2 seconds 0–60, with a 9.38-second average.

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Buick LeSabre 0–60 times by model year

6 tests · 6 years

2000

Buick LeSabre · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2000 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 89.7 mph
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
89.7 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
2000 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan

1997

Buick LeSabre · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1997 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 27 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
1997 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan

1992

Buick LeSabre · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1992 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 26 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
1992 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan

1987

Buick LeSabre · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1987 Buick LeSabre T-Type Coupe
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
1987 Buick LeSabre T-Type Coupe

1986

Buick LeSabre · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.74 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1986 Buick LeSabre Custom Coupe
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.74s ¼ mi @ 77.8 mph
0–60 mph
10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.74 sec
Trap Speed
77.8 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
1986 Buick LeSabre Custom Coupe

1977

Buick LeSabre · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 12.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
1977 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe
12.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.40s ¼ mi @ 73.3 mph
0–60 mph
12.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.40 sec
Trap Speed
73.3 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
1977 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe

How we verify Buick LeSabre performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Buick LeSabre trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Buick LeSabre 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Buick LeSabre performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Buick LeSabre on record is the 2000 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.60 seconds at 89.7 mph.
The slowest recorded Buick LeSabre is the 1977 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe, which takes 12.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a Buick LeSabre reaches 60 mph in 9.38 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.94 seconds at roughly 81.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Buick LeSabre can do, not a single marketing claim.

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