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1981 3.8 V6 (203 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Modification

3.8 V6 (203 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1981

End of production

1987

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal
14.96 UK gal

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

203 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

407 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Length

5095 mm 200.59 in

Width

1819 mm 71.61 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg

- Combined

11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg
23.94 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.44

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

LD5/LC6

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

203 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

407 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

86.36 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

8

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.56 US qt
3.78 UK qt

Coolant

12.6 l 13.36 US qt
11.09 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5095 mm 200.59 in

Width

1819 mm 71.61 in

Height

1387 mm 54.61 in

Wheelbase

2746 mm 108.11 in

Front track

1486 mm 58.5 in

Rear (Back) track

1468 mm 57.8 in

Turning diameter

12.8 m 41.99 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Independent coil spring

- Rear

Suspension De-Dion

Tire size

- Front

215/65 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

459 l 16.21 cu ft

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Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (203 Hp) Automatic is made in 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987