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

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Tires size

205/70 R14

Buick Regal 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic