Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1978 - 1980/

What is the body type of Buick Regal II Coupe?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (117 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 1978 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic?

117 Hp, 258 Nm
190 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Buick 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal II Coupe Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 (117 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 1978 Buick Regal Coupe?

5080 mm
200 in.

What is the width of 1978 Buick Regal Coupe?

1781 mm
70.12 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic?

1446 kg
3188 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Buick Regal Coupe?

462 l
16.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission Hydramatic

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General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal II Coupe

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978

End of production

1980

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

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 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

12.4 kg/Hp, 80.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 178.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

117 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

30.9 Hp/l

Torque

258 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 190 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

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

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1446 kg 3188 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

462 l 16.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5080 mm 200 in.

Width

1781 mm 70.12 in.

Height

1356 mm 53.39 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)

0.47

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

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

195/75 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980/