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Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
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General information

Name

Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Brand

Buick
Model

Regal
Generation

Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981)
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic

Power

280 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

488 Nm @ 3000 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

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
LC2
Power
280 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
73.9 Hp/l
Torque
488 Nm @ 3000 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
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
Turbocharger / Intercooler
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1470 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

68 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

459 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5095 mm

Width (mm)

1819 mm

Height (mm)

1387 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

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

245/50 R16; 255/50 R16

Rear tires size

245/50 R16; 255/50 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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