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1981 4.3 V8 (121 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

4.3 V8 (121 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

4344 cm³ 265.09 cu. In.

Power

121 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

275 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 202.83 lb. ft (at 2000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3 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

14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.1 l/100 km 17.95 US mpg
21.56 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27.03 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg

- Combined

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.45

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

LS5

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4344 cm³ 265.09 cu. In.

Power

121 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

275 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 202.83 lb. ft (at 2000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

95.25 mm 3.75 in

Piston Stroke

76.2 mm 3 in

Compression ratio

8

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

20 l 21.2 US qt
17.6 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5095 mm 200.59 in

Width

1819 mm 71.61 in

Height

1374 mm 54.09 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

3 Hydramatic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Independent coil spring

- Rear

Suspension De-Dion

Tire size

- Front

195/75 R14

Wheel rims

14

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) 4.3 V8 (121 Hp) Automatic is made in 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987