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Buick Regal II Coupe 5.0 V8 (162 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
Buick Regal II Coupe 5.0 V8 (162 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Buick Regal II Coupe 5.0 V8 (162 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

5.0 V8 (162 Hp) Automatic

Power

162 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

325 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.2 l/100 km

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
162 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
32.4 Hp/l
Torque
325 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5001 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
94.89 mm
Piston stroke
88.39 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1485 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

195/75 R14

Rear tires size

195/75 R14

Wheel rims size

R14

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