Compare: Buick Regal 1978 Coupe 152 Hp

General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal II Coupe

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (152 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978

End of production

1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

9.8 kg/Hp, 102 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 222.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

152 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

40.1 Hp/l

Torque

332 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

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

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

OHV

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1490 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

462 l

Fuel tank capacity

68 l

Dimensions

Length

5080 mm

Width

1781 mm

Height

1356 mm

Wheelbase

2746 mm

Front track

1486 mm

Rear (Back) track

1468 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.47

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

3 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

De Dion axle

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size