Buick Regal II Coupe 5.0 V8 (157 Hp) Automatic 1978

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.0 V8 (157 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1987 year

Engine

Power

157 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

31.4 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

8.4

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

305 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5001

Cylinder Bore

94.9 mm

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm

Fuel System

Carburettor

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

14.7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.1 l

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1490 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

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

195/75 R14

Buick Regal 5.0 V8 (157 Hp) Automatic