1962 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre received a significant engine upgrade to the 401 CID V8 from the 364, providing more power and performance in Buick's entry-level full-size lineup.
422063636
V8
Engine
South Gate, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Buick LeSabre
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 4 | LeSabre |
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | 2 | South Gate, CA |
| Serial Number | 063636 | Unit #063636 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelLeSabre
Year1962
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1962 Buick:
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 155 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.8:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 190 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower190 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, NA HP (Aluminum)
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.8:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 265 HP
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 280 HP
Horsepower280 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 325 HP (Wildcat 445)
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, NA HP
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front34.4
Headroom rear34.2
Height52.4
Legroom front44.8
Legroom rear41.4
Length214.1
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase123.0
Width78.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)