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

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Buick Regal Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, Buick Regal II Sedan?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?8.1 l/100 km
29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 km/l
How much power, Buick Regal Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?86 Hp, 224 Nm
165.21 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Buick Regal Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?4.3 l
4302 cm3
262.52 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Buick 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Buick Regal Sedan?4978 mm
195.98 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Buick Regal Sedan?1806 mm
71.1 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?1580 kg
3483.3 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Buick Regal Sedan?459 l
16.21 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission Hydramatic

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

General information
BrandBuick
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 typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg
10.64 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg
43.46 UK mpg
15.38 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 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. 165.21 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code LT6
Engine displacement 4302 cm3 262.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 103 mm 4.06 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 22.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 6.6 l 6.97 US qt | 5.81 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 14 l 14.79 US qt | 12.32 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 459 l 16.21 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 (Cd) 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 Suspension De-Dion
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size 185/75 R14
Wheel rims size14