2008 Buick Lucerne Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2008 Buick Lucerne, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Price :	MSRP: $27,275-38,980 Invoice: $25,775-36,835
Weight :	3764 lbs \| 1707.322 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	25

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3800 cc \| 231.9 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	197 HP (144.992 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	227 Ft-Lbs (308 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.4:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	DIS & ESC & Extended Life Platinum-Tipped Spark Plugs

V 8
Displacement :	4600 cc \| 280.7 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 85 mm.
Compression :	10:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	DIS & ESC & Extended Life Platinum-Tipped Spark Plugs

V 8
Displacement :	4600 cc \| 280.7 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	292 HP (214.912 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 85 mm.
Compression :	10:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	DIS & ESC & Extended Life Platinum-Tipped Spark Plugs

Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65 , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T80

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.92
2nd Gear :	1.56
3rd Gear :	1.00
4th Gear :	0.71

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Buick Lucerne 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V240000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Consequence	IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20070301
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V441000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Consequence	THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 08048. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20070515
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V355000
Summary	This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence	If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Buick Lucerne? A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne has a wheelbase size of 115.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Buick Lucerne? A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne has a length of 203.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Buick Lucerne? A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne has a width of 73.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have?A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne has 39.50 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have?A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne has legroom of 37.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Buick Lucerne's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Buick Lucerne? A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Buick Lucerne cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne had an MSRP of $27,275 - $$38,980 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Buick Lucerne have? A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne had the following engine options: V 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 197 HP (144.992 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 227 Ft-Lbs (308 NM) @ 3800 RPM

V 8 (4600 cc | 280.7 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4600 cc | 280.7 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 292 HP (214.912 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 4500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Buick Lucerne have? A: The 2008 Buick Lucerne had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T65, 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T80.