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Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Buick
Model

Regal
Generation

Regal II Coupe
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Power

172 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

359 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
172 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
45.4 Hp/l
Torque
359 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
3791 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.52 mm
Piston stroke
86.36 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
Turbocharger
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1507 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

68 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

462 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5080 mm

Width (mm)

1781 mm

Height (mm)

1356 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2746 mm

Front track (mm)

1486 mm

Rear track (mm)

1468 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.8 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Suspension De-Dion

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

205/70 R14

Rear tires size

205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

R14

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