The 1974 Buick Le Sabre Luxus, the only full-sized “B” body car of its year, is like the last donut at a party—everyone’s eyeing it. Replacing the Centurion and Custom, it sports a basic 350 engine with a carburetor that might not win races but will get you to the grocery store in style. For those who want to feel like they’re flying while barely meeting EPA mandates, the Stage 1 package offers a 455 engine and enough performance tweaks to make you the envy of the neighborhood—and maybe even get a nod from the EPA.
The Le Sabre is Buick Divisions only full sized “B” body car for the 1974 model year, while the Luxus badge replaces the discontinued Buick Centurion and Custom. The entry level engine is a 350 mounted with a 2 barrel carburetor. The top tier Stage 1 high performance package is still available and includes the 455 engine, although the latest EPA mandates have somewhat reduced the horse power and torque ratings. The comprehensive Stage 1 package has a long list of higher performance options, including suspension refinements and dual exhaust pipes.
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