Compare: Buick Regal 1981 Coupe 280 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

5.3 kg/Hp, 190.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3 kg/Nm, 332 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

73.9 Hp/l

Torque

488 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LC2

Engine displacement

3791 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm

Piston Stroke

86.36 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1470 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

459 l

Fuel tank capacity

68 l

Dimensions

Length

5095 mm

Width

1819 mm

Height

1387 mm

Wheelbase

2746 mm

Front track

1486 mm

Rear (Back) track

1468 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.44

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m

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