Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1997 - 2004/

What is the body type of Buick Regal IV Sedan?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic?

10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l

What is the power output of Buick Regal Sedan 1997 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic?

197 Hp, 298 Nm
220 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Regal Sedan 1997 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Buick 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Regal IV Sedan Sedan 1997 3.8 V6 (197 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 1997 Buick Regal Sedan?

4983 mm
196.18 in.

What is the width of 1997 Buick Regal Sedan?

1847 mm
72.72 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic?

1564 kg
3448 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic?

2005 kg
4420 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Buick Regal Sedan?

473 l
16.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission Hydramatic

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General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal IV Sedan

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1997

End of production

2004

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

7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 126 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 190.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

197 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

52 Hp/l

Torque

298 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 220 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

L36

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

9.4:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1564 kg 3448 lbs.

Max. weight

2005 kg 4420 lbs.

Max load

441 kg 972 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

473 l 16.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4983 mm 196.18 in.

Width

1847 mm 72.72 in.

Height

1438 mm 56.61 in.

Wheelbase

2769 mm 109.02 in.

Front track

1575 mm 62.01 in.

Rear (Back) track

1557 mm 61.3 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

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

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/60 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004/