Buick Regal II Coupe 5.0 V8 (147 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Buick Regal II Coupe 5.0 V8 (147 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 5.0 V8 (147 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 5.0 V8 (147 Hp) Automatic?

147 Hp, 332 Nm
245 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (147 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
5001 cm³
305.18 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Buick 5.0 V8 (147 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal II Coupe Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (147 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 5.0 V8 (147 Hp) Automatic?

1485 kg
3274 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 5.0 V8 (147 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission Hydramatic

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General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal II Coupe

Modification (Engine)

5.0 V8 (147 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

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

10.1 kg/Hp, 99 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 223.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

147 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

29.4 Hp/l

Torque

332 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 245 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

5001 cm³ 305.18 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.89 mm 3.74 in.

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm 3.48 in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1485 kg 3274 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

195/75 R14

Wheel rims size

Specs of Buick Regal II Coupe 5.0 V8 (147 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980/