Buick Regal Regal III Sedan

Buick - Regal III Sedan

Details-
BrandBuick
ModelRegal
GenerationRegal III Sedan
Modification3.1 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic
Start Of Production1988
End Of Production1996

Performance

The Buick Regal has a sleek design with a drag coefficient of 0.35, indicating its aerodynamic performance.

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Rating
Drag Coefficient Cd0.35

Body & Dimensions

The Buick Regal is a mid-size sedan with a length of 194.61 inches, width of 70.91 inches, and height of 54.49 inches. It has a wheelbase of 107.48 inches and a turning circle of 41.01 feet. It has 4 doors and 5 seats.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4943 mm 194.61 in.
Width1801 mm 70.91 in.
Height1384 mm 54.49 in.
Wheelbase2730 mm 107.48 in.
Front Track1506 mm 59.29 in.
Rear Track1473 mm 57.99 in.
Min Turning Circle12.5 m 41.01 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Regal is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km in urban areas, 7.8 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 10.2 l/100 km combined.

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Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg 22.78 UK mpg 8.06 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg 36.22 UK mpg 12.82 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg 27.69 UK mpg 9.8 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Regal is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 3.1-liter V6 engine, producing 142 horsepower and 251 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and has a front transverse engine layout. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.9 and uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel system.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power142 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre45.3 Hp/l
Torque251 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 185.13 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeLH0
Engine Displacement3135 cm3 191.31 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression Ratio8.9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-30, 10W-30 / API SG, API SH
Coolant11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic
Front SuspensionSpring Strut
Rear SuspensionWishbone

Brakes

The Buick Regal features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. It runs on 205/70 R14 tires and has 14-inch wheel rims.

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Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires Size205/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size14

Weight & Capacity

The Regal is a well-balanced car with a decent power-to-weight ratio of 10.6 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1506 kg and a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 447 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 62 liters, which is suitable for long road trips.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio10.6 kg/Hp, 94.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6 kg/Nm, 166.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1506 kg 3320.16 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum447 l 15.79 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Buick - Regal III Sedan

The length of the Buick Regal is 194.61 inches.

The Buick Regal has 4 doors.

The turning circle of the Buick Regal is 41.01 feet.

The drag coefficient of the Buick Regal is 0.35.

The drag coefficient of 0.35 suggests that the Buick Regal is designed to be aerodynamically efficient, which can lead to improved fuel efficiency.

A lower drag coefficient indicates less air resistance, which can improve the car's performance, handling, and fuel efficiency.

Petrol (Gasoline)

10.2 l/100 km

12.4 l/100 km

The engine displacement of the Regal is 3135 cm3 or 191.31 cu. in.

The Regal has a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Regal uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel system.

The Buick Regal has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.

The Buick Regal has 205/70 R14 tires.

The Buick Regal has 14-inch wheel rims.

Up to 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway

Yes, the Regal TourX is a wagon variant

Yes, it offers features like forward collision alert and lane departure warning

10.6 kg/Hp

447 liters

62 liters