Compare: Buick Regal 1981 Coupe 106 Hp

General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981)

Modification (Engine)

5.7d V8 (106 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

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Weight-to-power ratio

15.2 kg/Hp, 65.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.9 kg/Nm, 168.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

106 Hp @ 3200 rpm.

Power per litre

18.5 Hp/l

Torque

271 Nm @ 1600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LF9

Engine displacement

5737 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103.05 mm

Piston Stroke

85.98 mm

Compression ratio

22.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

6.6 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1610 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

459 l

Fuel tank capacity

68 l

Dimensions

Length

5095 mm

Width

1819 mm

Height

1374 mm

Wheelbase

2746 mm

Front track

1486 mm

Rear (Back) track

1468 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.45

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

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

185/75 R14

Wheel rim size