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

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Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 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 (172 Hp) Automatic?

11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

What is the power output of Buick Regal Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

172 Hp, 359 Nm
265 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Buick 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal II Coupe Coupe 1978 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 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 (172 Hp) Automatic?

1507 kg
3322 lbs.

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

462 l
16.3 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1978 Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 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 (172 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1980 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

8.8 kg/Hp, 114.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 238.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

172 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

45.4 Hp/l

Torque

359 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 265 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

OHV

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1507 kg 3322 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

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Tires size

205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Specs of Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980/