Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1981 - 1987/

What is the body type of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic?

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

How fast is 1981 Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic?

200 km/h | 124 mph

What is the power output of Buick Regal Coupe 1981 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic?

280 Hp, 488 Nm
360 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Coupe 1981 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Buick 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) Coupe 1981 3.8 V6 (280 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 1981 Buick Regal Coupe?

5095 mm
200.59 in.

What is the width of 1981 Buick Regal Coupe?

1819 mm
71.61 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic?

1470 kg
3241 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Buick Regal Coupe?

459 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission Hydramatic

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General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981)

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1981

End of production

1987

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)

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.3 kg/Hp, 190.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3 kg/Nm, 332 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

73.9 Hp/l

Torque

488 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 360 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LC2

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

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1470 kg 3241 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

459 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5095 mm 200.59 in.

Width

1819 mm 71.61 in.

Height

1387 mm 54.61 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)

0.44

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

4 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

De Dion axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

245/50 R16; 255/50 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic /1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/