Compare: Buick Regal 1973 Coupe 228 Hp

General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Generation

Regal I Coupe

Modification (Engine)

7.5 V8 (228 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1973

End of production

1977

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

8 kg/Hp, 124.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 265.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

228 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

30.5 Hp/l

Torque

488 Nm @ 2600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

7468 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

109.54 mm

Piston Stroke

99.06 mm

Compression ratio

8.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

15.3 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1835 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

416 l

Fuel tank capacity

83 l

Dimensions

Length

5352 mm

Width

2007 mm

Height

1359 mm

Wheelbase

2845 mm

Front track

1562 mm

Rear (Back) track

1542 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.48

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.6 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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Tire size

185/75 R14; 195/70 R14; 205/65 R14; 215/60 R14; 195/70 R14

Wheel rim size