Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1988 - 1996/

What is the body type of Buick Regal III Sedan?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?

10.7 l/100 km
22 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

What is the power output of Buick Regal Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?

173 Hp, 298 Nm
220 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Buick 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal III Sedan Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1988 Buick Regal Sedan?

4943 mm
194.61 in.

What is the width of 1988 Buick Regal Sedan?

1801 mm
70.91 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?

1536 kg
3386 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Buick Regal Sedan?

447 l
15.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission Hydramatic

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General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal III Sedan

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1988

End of production

1996

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.7 l/100 km 22 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 194 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

173 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

45.6 Hp/l

Torque

298 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 220 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

L27

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

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1536 kg 3386 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

447 l 15.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4943 mm 194.61 in.

Width

1801 mm 70.91 in.

Height

1384 mm 54.49 in.

Wheelbase

2730 mm 107.48 in.

Front track

1506 mm 59.29 in.

Rear (Back) track

1473 mm 57.99 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.35

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.5 m 41.01 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996/