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1978 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic

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Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Modification

3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1978

End of production

1980

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

117 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

258 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 190.29 lb. ft (at 2000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3 Hydramatic

Kerb weight

1446 kg 3187.9 lbs

Length

5080 mm 200 in

Width

1781 mm 70.12 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg

- Combined

10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.47

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

117 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

258 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 190.29 lb. ft (at 2000 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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

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

Turning diameter

12.8 m 41.99 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3 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

195/75 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1446 kg 3187.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

462 l 16.32 cu ft

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Buick Regal II Coupe 3.8 V6 (117 Hp) Automatic is made in 1978 1979 1980