Buick LaCrosse Horsepower & Torque (2005 - 2019): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Buick LaCrosse is a significant mid-size sedan that debuted in 2005, replacing the Century and Regal, and has been marketed across four generations in North America and China.

Performance highlights include a range of engines, from the efficient 2.4L four-cylinder with eAssist hybrid technology to the powerful 5.3L V8 in the LaCrosse Super (2008–2009), which delivered 300 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque.

The third generation introduced a mild hybrid powertrain in 2017, while the 2019 model offered a 3.6L V6 producing 310 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The LaCrosse transitioned to turbocharged four-cylinder engines in its fourth generation, starting in 2023 for the Chinese market.

Scroll down to see detailed horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

2019 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 194 hp with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine featuring eAssist fuel-saving technology to 310 hp with a 3.6L V6 engine equipped with direct injection and variable valve timing, available in all-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 187 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine, with the latter also incorporating cylinder deactivation for improved efficiency.

The vehicle is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 2.5L engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission for the 3.6L engine.

2018 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 194 hp with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine featuring eAssist fuel-saving technology to 310 hp with a 3.6L V6 engine equipped with direct injection and variable valve timing.

Torque output varies from 187 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 268 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

The vehicle is available with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission or all-wheel drive with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

2017 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine featuring direct injection and variable valve timing with cylinder deactivation, producing a consistent output of 310 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque.

This vehicle utilizes an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2016 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The 2016 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 304 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque.

This vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2015 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse features a horsepower range from 182 hp with a 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC DI engine to 304 hp with a 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT engine.

Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 264 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive configuration.

2014 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse features a horsepower range from 182 hp with a 2.4L I4 ECOTEC DOHC DI engine to 304 hp with a 3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVT engine.

Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 264 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

2013 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC DI engine equipped with EAssist technology to 303 hp with the 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT engine that has E85 capability.

Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 264 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and utilize an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2012 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse features a horsepower range from 182 hp with a 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC DI engine equipped with EAssist technology to 303 hp with a 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT engine that has E85 capability.

Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 264 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and utilize an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2011 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 182 hp with a 2.4L DOHC SIDI engine to 280 hp with a 3.6L DOHC SIDI engine, with the latter also providing a torque range of 259 lb-ft compared to 172 lb-ft from the smaller engine. Both engines feature variable valve timing and are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration.

2010 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 182 hp with a 2.4L DOHC SIDI engine to 280 hp with a 3.6L DOHC SIDI engine, with torque varying from 172 lb-ft to 259 lb-ft, respectively.

It features a 6-speed automatic transmission and is available with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration.

2009 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 200 hp produced by a 3.8L SFI engine to 300 hp generated by a 5.3L V8 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 230 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine to 323 lb-ft with the 5.3L V8, both available with a front-wheel-drive configuration and a 4-speed automatic transmission with electronic control and overdrive.

2008 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 3.8L SFI engine to 300 hp with the 5.3L V8 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 225 lb-ft with the 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC engine to 323 lb-ft with the 5.3L V8 SFI engine.

All configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive layout and a 4-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2007 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 3.8L SFI engine to 240 hp with the 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC engine.

Torque output varies from 225 lb-ft with the 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC engine to 230 lb-ft with the 3.8L SFI engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2006 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 3.8L 3800 SFI engine to 240 hp with the 3.6L VVT DOHC engine.

Torque output varies from 225 lb-ft with the 3.6L VVT DOHC engine to 230 lb-ft with the 3.8L 3800 SFI engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2005 Buick LaCrosse Horsepower

The Buick LaCrosse offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 3.8L 3800 SFI engine to 240 hp with the 3.6L VVT DOHC engine.

Torque output varies from 230 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine to 225 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.