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1988 Buick Regal III Coupe 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic

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Buick Regal Coupe 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

What is the body type, Buick Regal III Coupe?Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Buick Regal III Coupe 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?10.7 l/100 km
21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
How much power, Buick Regal Coupe 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?173 Hp, 298 Nm
219.79 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Buick Regal Coupe 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?3.8 l
3791 cm3
231.34 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1988 Buick 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Buick Regal III Coupe Coupe 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1988 Buick Regal Coupe?4917 mm
193.58 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1988 Buick Regal Coupe?1842 mm
72.52 in.
What is the curb weight, 1988 Buick Regal III Coupe 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?1498 kg
3302.52 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 Buick Regal Coupe?442 l
15.61 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 Buick Regal III Coupe 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Buick Regal III Coupe 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Specs

General information
BrandBuick
Model Regal
Generation Regal III Coupe
Modification (Engine) 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1996 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
8.06 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 8.7 kg/Hp, 115.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 198.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 173 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 45.6 Hp/l
Torque 298 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 219.79 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code L27
Engine displacement 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 86.36 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1498 kg 3302.52 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 442 l 15.61 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4917 mm 193.58 in.
Width 1842 mm 72.52 in.
Height 1346 mm 52.99 in.
Wheelbase 2730 mm 107.48 in.
Front track 1506 mm 59.29 in.
Rear (Back) track 1473 mm 57.99 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.36
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.5 m 41.01 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size14