Buick Regal Regal II Station Wagon

Buick - Regal II Station Wagon

Details-
BrandBuick
ModelRegal
GenerationRegal II Station Wagon
Modification3.8 V6 (112 Hp) Automatic
Start Of Production1982
End Of Production1983

Performance

The Regal boasts a drag coefficient of 0.53, indicating moderate aerodynamic efficiency. This suggests a balance between fuel efficiency and performance.

Specs-
Drag Coefficient Cd0.53

Body & Dimensions

The Buick Regal is a station wagon with a spacious interior, offering 5 seats and 5 doors. Its dimensions are 4996 mm in length, 1808 mm in width, and 1435 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2746 mm and a turning circle of 12.8 m. Its front and rear tracks are 1486 mm and 1466 mm respectively.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeStation wagon (estate)
Seats5
Doors5
Length4996 mm 196.69 in.
Width1808 mm 71.18 in.
Height1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase2746 mm 108.11 in.
Front Track1486 mm 58.5 in.
Rear Track1466 mm 57.72 in.
Min Turning Circle12.8 m 41.99 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Regal is a petrol-powered car with an urban fuel consumption of 11.2 l/100 km, extra urban fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km, and a combined fuel consumption of 9.8 l/100 km.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg 25.22 UK mpg 8.93 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg 36.22 UK mpg 12.82 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.82 UK mpg 10.2 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a Regal model with a 3.8 liter, V6 engine, producing 112 horsepower at 3800 rpm and 258 Nm of torque at 1600 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated, with a carburettor fuel system and an OHV valvetrain, and is longitudinally mounted in the front of the vehicle. The car has a 3-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The front suspension is independent, while the rear suspension is a De-Dion type. The car has a 10W-30 oil specification and a 12.5 liter coolant capacity.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power112 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power Per Litre29.5 Hp/l
Torque258 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 190.29 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeLD5/LC6
Engine Displacement3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke86.36 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-30
Coolant12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox3 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic
Front SuspensionIndependent coil spring
Rear SuspensionSuspension 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 tire size 195/75 R14 and wheel rim size of 14 inches.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeCone worm with recirculation balls
Tires Size195/75 R14
Wheel Rims Size14

Weight & Capacity

The car in question is a Regal model with a weight-to-power ratio of 13.8 kg/Hp (72.5 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6 kg/Nm (167 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight of the car is 1545 kg (3406.14 lbs.), and it has a fuel tank capacity of 68 liters (17.96 US gallons or 14.96 UK gallons).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio13.8 kg/Hp, 72.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6 kg/Nm, 167 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1545 kg 3406.14 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Buick - Regal II Station Wagon

The car has a 3-speed automatic transmission.

The Buick Regal has a seating capacity of 5 people.

The length of the Buick Regal is 4996 mm or 196.69 in.

The turning circle of the Buick Regal is 12.8 m or 41.99 ft.

Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specs.

Performance specifications are not in the given specs.

Standard features information is not in the given specs.

Petrol (Gasoline)

11.2 l/100 km

9.8 l/100 km

The engine displacement is 3.8 liters or 231.34 cubic inches.

The front suspension is independent, while the rear suspension is a De-Dion type.

The front brakes are ventilated disc brakes.

The steering type is cone worm with recirculation balls.

The tire size is 195/75 R14 and the wheel rim size is 14 inches.

The fuel economy of the Buick Regal varies depending on the trim level and engine option. The base model with the 2.4L engine gets an estimated 22 MPG city and 32 MPG highway.

The Buick Regal has a good reliability record, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.

Yes, the Buick Regal has a towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, making it suitable for small trailers or boats.

The weight-to-power ratio of the Regal is 13.8 kg/Hp (72.5 Hp/tonne).

The weight-to-torque ratio of the Regal is 6 kg/Nm (167 Nm/tonne).

The fuel tank capacity of the Regal is 68 liters (17.96 US gallons or 14.96 UK gallons).