Buick Regal IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic 1997

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2004 year

Engine

Power

197 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

52 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Transverse

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

9.4

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

298 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

3791

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

11.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1557 mm

Width

1847 mm

Height

1438 mm

Length

4983 mm

Front track

1575 mm

Wheelbase

2769 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 126 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 190.5 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l

Volume and Weight

Max load

441 kg

Kerb Weight

1564 kg

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

473 l

Max. weight

2005 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

225/60 R16

Buick Regal 3.8 V6 (197 Hp) Automatic