| General information | |
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| Brand | Buick |
| Model | Regal |
| Generation | Regal II Sedan |
| Type (Engine) | 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1978 year |
| End of production | 1987 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg 30.1 UK mpg 10.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg 43.5 UK mpg 15.4 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg 34.9 UK mpg 12.3 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 18.4 kg/Hp, 54.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 86 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 20 Hp/l |
| Torque | 224 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 165.21 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | LT6 |
| Engine displacement | 4302 cm3 262.52 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 103 mm 4.06 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 86 mm 3.39 in. |
| Compression ratio | 22.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.6 l 6.97 US qt | 5.81 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 14 l 14.79 US qt | 12.32 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 459 l 16.21 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4978 mm 195.98 in. |
| Width | 1806 mm 71.1 in. |
| Height | 1407 mm 55.39 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm 108.11 in. |
| Front track | 1486 mm 58.5 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1466 mm 57.72 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.46 |
| 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 185/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| What is the body type, Buick Regal II Sedan? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic? | 8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg 34.9 UK mpg 12.3 km/l |
| How much power, Buick Regal Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic? | 86 Hp, 224 Nm 165.21 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Buick Regal Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic? | 4.3 l 4302 cm3 262.52 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1978 Buick 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic? | 6, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Buick Regal II Sedan Sedan 1978 4.3d V6 (86 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 Sedan? | 4978 mm 195.98 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Buick Regal Sedan? | 1806 mm 71.1 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1978 Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic? | 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Buick Regal Sedan? | 459 l 16.21 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission Hydramatic |
