Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1978 - 1987/

What is the body type of Buick Regal II Sedan?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?

8.1 l/100 km
29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

What is the power output of Buick Regal Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?

86 Hp, 224 Nm
165 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?

4.3 l
4302 cm³
262.52 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Buick 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal II Sedan Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 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 Sedan?

4978 mm
195.98 in.

What is the width of 1978 Buick Regal Sedan?

1806 mm
71.1 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?

1580 kg
3483 lbs.

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

459 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in 1978 Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Buick
- Buick Regal
  - Regal II Sedan
    - 5.7d V8 (106 Hp) Automatic
    - 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic
    - 4.1 V6 (127 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.8 V6 (112 Hp) Automatic

Compare

General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal II Sedan

Modification (Engine)

4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1987 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Looking for Buick Regal on the used-car market?

Check its history →

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

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

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Weight-to-power ratio

18.4 kg/Hp, 54.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.1 kg/Nm, 141.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

86 Hp @ 3600 rpm.

Power per litre

20 Hp/l

Torque

224 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 165 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LT6

Engine displacement

4302 cm³ 262.52 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103 mm 4.06 in.

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

22.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

6.6 l 6.97 US qt | 5.81 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

14 l 14.79 US qt | 12.32 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1580 kg 3483 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

4978 mm 195.98 in.

Width

1806 mm 71.1 in.

Height

1407 mm 55.39 in.

Wheelbase

2746 mm 108.11 in.

Front track

1486 mm 58.5 in.

Rear (Back) track

1466 mm 57.72 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.46

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

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Tires size

185/75 R14

Wheel rims size

Specs of Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/