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Specs of Buick Regal II Coupe 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980/

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Key specs

Buick Regal II Coupe 4.9 V8 (142 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 4.9 V8 (142 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 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic?
142 Hp, 319 Nm
235 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic?
4.9 l
4942 cm3
301.58 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Buick 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal II Coupe Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 (142 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 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic?
1490 kg
3285 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 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1978
End of production
1980
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 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
10.5 kg/Hp, 95.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.7 kg/Nm, 214.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
142 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre
28.7 Hp/l
Torque
319 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 235 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4942 cm3 301.58 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke
76.2 mm 3 in.
Compression ratio
8.1:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1490 kg 3285 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 (Cd)
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
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
14