| General information | |
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| Brand | Buick |
| Model | Regal |
| Generation | Regal II Coupe |
| Type (Engine) | 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1978 year |
| End of production | 1980 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg 20.5 UK mpg 7.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.8 UK mpg 10.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg 23.9 UK mpg 8.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.8 kg/Hp, 114.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.2 kg/Nm, 238.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 172 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 45.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 359 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 264.78 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| 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 | 8:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1507 kg 3322.37 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 462 l 16.32 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5080 mm 200 in. |
| Width | 1781 mm 70.12 in. |
| Height | 1356 mm 53.39 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm 108.11 in. |
| Front track | 1486 mm 58.5 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1468 mm 57.8 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.47 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.8 m 41.99 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| 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 Hydramatic |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| What is the body type, Buick Regal II Coupe? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic? | 11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg 23.9 UK mpg 8.5 km/l |
| How much power, Buick Regal Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic? | 172 Hp, 359 Nm 264.78 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Buick Regal Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic? | 3.8 l 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1978 Buick 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic? | 6, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Buick Regal II Coupe Coupe 1978 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1978 Buick Regal Coupe? | 5080 mm 200 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Buick Regal Coupe? | 1781 mm 70.12 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1978 Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic? | 1507 kg 3322.37 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Buick Regal Coupe? | 462 l 16.32 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission Hydramatic |
