Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic 1981

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1981 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1987 year

Engine

Power

280 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

73.9 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Torque

488 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine displacement

3791

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

11.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1468 mm

Width

1819 mm

Height

1387 mm

Length

5095 mm

Front track

1486 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

2.8

Wheelbase

2746 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.8 l

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1470 kg

Fuel tank capacity

68 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

459 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

4 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Suspension De-Dion

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

Tires size

245/50 R16; 255/50 R16

Buick Regal 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic