Technical Specifications Buick Regal 1978 - 1987 Sedan




1978 Regal II Sedan

4.1 V6 (127 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
127 hp @ 4000 rpm.  | 95 kW
Torque
278 Nm @ 2000 rpm.  | 205 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4128 cc  | 4.13 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
100.71 mm
Transmission Type
3 Hydramatic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
86.36 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.4 l/100 km  | 19 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.1 l/100 km  | 29 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.7 l/100 km  | 22 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
68 L  | 18 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
459 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2746 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1466 mm  | 57.7 in.
Length
4978 mm  | 196 in.
Width
1806 mm  | 71.1 in.
Height
1407 mm  | 55.4 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1537 kg  | 3389 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
205/45 ZR16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Cone worm with recir
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Regal II Sedan

3.8 V6 (112 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
112 hp @ 3800 rpm.  | 84 kW
Torque
258 Nm @ 1600 rpm.  | 190 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3791 cc  | 3.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
96.52 mm
Transmission Type
3 Hydramatic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
86.36 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11.2 l/100 km  | 21 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.8 l/100 km  | 30.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.8 l/100 km  | 24 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
68 L  | 18 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
459 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2746 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1466 mm  | 57.7 in.
Length
4978 mm  | 196 in.
Width
1806 mm  | 71.1 in.
Height
1407 mm  | 55.4 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1477 kg  | 3257 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19
Tire size
225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 245/40 R19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Cone worm with recir
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Regal II Sedan

5.7d V8 (106 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
106 hp @ 3200 rpm.  | 79 kW
Torque
271 Nm @ 1600 rpm.  | 200 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5737 cc  | 5.74 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
103 mm
Transmission Type
3 Hydramatic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
22.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.2 l/100 km  | 23.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.9 l/100 km  | 34.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.7 l/100 km  | 27 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
68 L  | 18 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
459 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2746 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1466 mm  | 57.7 in.
Length
4978 mm  | 196 in.
Width
1806 mm  | 71.1 in.
Height
1407 mm  | 55.4 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1617 kg  | 3565 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 18; 8.5J x 19
Tire size
245/45 R18; 245/40 R19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Cone worm with recir
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Regal II Sedan

4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
86 hp @ 3600 rpm.  | 64 kW
Torque
224 Nm @ 1600 rpm.  | 165 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4302 cc  | 4.3 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
103 mm
Transmission Type
3 Hydramatic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
22.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
9.4 l/100 km  | 25 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.5 l/100 km  | 36.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.1 l/100 km  | 29 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
68 L  | 18 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
459 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2746 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1466 mm  | 57.7 in.
Length
4978 mm  | 196 in.
Width
1806 mm  | 71.1 in.
Height
1407 mm  | 55.4 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1580 kg  | 3484 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19
Tire size
225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 245/40 R19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Cone worm with recir
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
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