Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1981 - 1987/

What is the body type of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

10.7 l/100 km
22 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

What is the power output of Buick Regal Coupe 1981 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

172 Hp, 373 Nm
275 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Coupe 1981 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Buick 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) Coupe 1981 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1981 Buick Regal Coupe?

5095 mm
200.59 in.

What is the width of 1981 Buick Regal Coupe?

1819 mm
71.61 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

1523 kg
3358 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Buick Regal Coupe?

459 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission Hydramatic

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General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981)

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1981

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.7 l/100 km 22 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 244.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

172 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

45.4 Hp/l

Torque

373 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 275 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LD5/LC6

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

86.36 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1523 kg 3358 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

459 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5095 mm 200.59 in.

Width

1819 mm 71.61 in.

Height

1374 mm 54.09 in.

Wheelbase

2746 mm 108.11 in.

Front track

1486 mm 58.5 in.

Rear (Back) track

1468 mm 57.8 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.45

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m 41.99 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

De Dion axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic /1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/