Compare: Buick Regal 1997 Sedan 197 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

197 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

52 Hp/l

Torque

298 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

L36

Engine displacement

3791 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm

Piston Stroke

86.36 mm

Compression ratio

9.4

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1564 kg

Max. weight

2005 kg

Max load

441 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

473 l

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Dimensions

Length

4983 mm

Width

1847 mm

Height

1438 mm

Wheelbase

2769 mm

Front track

1575 mm

Rear (Back) track

1557 mm

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