The Buick Regal is a mid-size luxury car with a sleek design and impressive aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of 0.44, making it a fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly option.
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Drag Coefficient Cd
0.44
Body & Dimensions
The car is a Regal Coupe with a seating capacity of 5 and 2 doors. It has a length of 5095 mm (200.59 in.), width of 1819 mm (71.61 in.), and height of 1387 mm (54.61 in.). The wheelbase is 2746 mm (108.11 in.), with a front track of 1486 mm (58.5 in.) and rear track of 1468 mm (57.8 in.). The minimum turning circle is 12.8 m (41.99 ft.).
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
Length
5095 mm 200.59 in.
Width
1819 mm 71.61 in.
Height
1387 mm 54.61 in.
Wheelbase
2746 mm 108.11 in.
Front Track
1486 mm 58.5 in.
Rear Track
1468 mm 57.8 in.
Min Turning Circle
12.8 m 41.99 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Regal model consumes 12.4 liters of petrol per 100 km on average, which is equivalent to 18.97 US mpg or 22.78 UK mpg. The fuel efficiency is 8.06 km/l. In urban areas, it consumes 13.8 liters per 100 km, while on extra-urban roads, it consumes 9.8 liters per 100 km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg 20.47 UK mpg 7.25 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.82 UK mpg 10.2 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg 22.78 UK mpg 8.06 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Regal model comes with a 3.6L V6 engine (LC2 code) that generates 238 HP at 4000 rpm and 447 Nm (329.69 lb.-ft.) of torque at 2400 rpm. The engine features an OHV valvetrain, turbocharger, and intercooler. The car has a rear-wheel-drive system and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The front suspension is independent, while the rear suspension is a De-Dion type. The car's fuel capacity is 63.4 liters (16.7 US gallons or 13.9 UK gallons), and the oil capacity is 4.97 US quarts (4.7 liters or 4.14 UK quarts). The coolant capacity is 12.15 US quarts (11.5 liters or 10.12 UK quarts).
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
238 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
62.8 Hp/l
Torque
447 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 329.69 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
LC2
Engine Displacement
3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
86.36 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-30
Coolant
11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt
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
Brakes
The car is a Regal model with ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has a cone worm and recirculation balls steering type and comes with tires of size 215/65 R15 and wheel rims of size 15.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires Size
215/65 R15
Wheel Rims Size
15
Weight & Capacity
The Regal has a weight-to-power ratio of 6.4 kg/Hp (155.4 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.4 kg/Nm (291.8 Nm/tonne), with a kerb weight of 1532 kg (3377.48 lbs.) and a minimum trunk/boot space of 459 l (16.21 cu. ft.). It has a fuel tank capacity of 68 l (17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
6.4 kg/Hp, 155.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 291.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1532 kg 3377.48 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
459 l 16.21 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Buick - Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981)
The car has 5 seats.
The body type of the car is a Coupe.
The car is 5095 mm long, 1819 mm wide, and 1387 mm tall.
The drag coefficient of the Buick Regal is 0.44.
Yes, the Buick Regal's aerodynamic design makes it a fuel-efficient option.
The Buick Regal is a mid-size luxury car.
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
The fuel consumption in extra-urban areas is 9.8 liters per 100 km.
The fuel efficiency is 8.06 km/l.
The engine displacement of the Regal model is 3791 cm3 (231.34 cu. in.).
The Regal model has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The fuel capacity of the Regal model is 63.4 liters (16.7 US gallons or 13.9 UK gallons).
The front brakes are ventilated discs and the rear brakes are drums.
The steering type is a cone worm with recirculation balls.
The tire size is 215/65 R15 and the wheel rim size is 15.
The fuel economy of the Buick Regal varies by trim level and engine option, but it ranges from 22-30 mpg in the city and 30-36 mpg on the highway.
The Buick Regal has an average reliability rating, with some model years experiencing more issues than others. However, overall, it is considered a reliable car.
The Buick Regal is available in several trim levels, including the base model, Sportback, GS, and Avenir.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Regal is 6.4 kg/Hp (155.4 Hp/tonne).
The minimum trunk/boot space of the Regal is 459 l (16.21 cu. ft.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Regal is 68 l (17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal).
