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1988 3.8 V6 (173 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 (173 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1988

End of production

1996

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal
13.64 UK gal

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

173 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

298 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 219.79 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Kerb weight

1536 kg 3386.3 lbs

Length

4943 mm 194.61 in

Width

1801 mm 70.91 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg

- Combined

10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.35

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

L27

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

173 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

298 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 219.79 lb. ft (at 3200 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

8.5

Valvetrain

OHV

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

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4943 mm 194.61 in

Width

1801 mm 70.91 in

Height

1384 mm 54.49 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

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut

- Rear

Wishbone

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1536 kg 3386.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

447 l 15.79 cu ft

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