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[SIZE=-1]Autozine.org[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Buick LaCrosse and Lucerne get V8[/FONT]
[SIZE=-1] Buick has introduced V8 version of its LaCrosse and Lucerne. They will be called LaCrosse Super and Lucerne Super respectively. The smaller and cheaper LaCrosse Super is powered by GM's small-block 5.3-liter ohv V8 like platform sister Pontiac Grand Prix GXP and Chevrolet Impala SS. The cheap V8 produces 300hp and 323 lbft of torque while its availability of cylinder deactivation means fuel consumption won't be too bad. Stiffer suspensions with Bilstein dampers, retuned steering and bigger brakes should lift handling, but whether its front-drive chassis can tame torque steer is another matter.
The more upmarket Lucerne Super is powered by the more sophisticated Northstar 4.6-liter DOHC V8, but its max output of 290hp and 288 lbft is actually smaller than the push-rod V8 employed by LaCrosse Super, but it is a slight improvement from the existing Lucerne CXS which uses a 275hp version of the same Northstar V8. The car has magnetic ride control as standard.
Outside, both Super models have a larger waterfall grille as their signature.[/SIZE]


Linky.
I'm not a fan of the new front ends, but anything that makes the DeVille cry itself to sleep makes me happy. The names are kinda wierd, though.
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