Buick Regal 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

1978 - 1980
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Body type
Coupe, 5 seats
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Boot capacity
462 l
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Engine capacity
3791 cm3
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Power
172 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
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Transmission
3 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
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Max. speed
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Fuel
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Average consumption
11.8 l/100 km

General Information

Modification (Engine)
3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1978 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
End of production
1980 year

Engine

Power
172 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
45.4 Hp/l
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Torque
359 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
3791
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm
Fuel System
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1468 mm
Width
1781 mm
Height
1356 mm
Length
5080 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

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight
1507 kg
Fuel tank capacity
68 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
462 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
3 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear suspension
Suspension De-Dion
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size
14
Tires size
205/70 R14

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