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1988 3.8 V6 (208 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 (208 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1988

End of production

1996

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal
14.08 UK gal

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

208 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

312 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 230.12 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Kerb weight

1491 kg 3287.1 lbs

Length

4925 mm 193.9 in

Width

1842 mm 72.52 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg

- Combined

10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.36

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

L36

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

208 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

312 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 230.12 lb. ft (at 4000 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

9.4

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.56 US qt
3.78 UK qt

Coolant

10.5 l 11.13 US qt
9.24 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4925 mm 193.9 in

Width

1842 mm 72.52 in

Height

1354 mm 53.31 in

Wheelbase

2730 mm 107.48 in

Front track

1506 mm 59.29 in

Rear (Back) track

1473 mm 57.99 in

Turning diameter

12.5 m 41.01 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut

- Rear

Wishbone

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1491 kg 3287.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

442 l 15.61 cu ft

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