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1997 3.8 V6 (203 Hp) Automatic

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GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Modification

3.8 V6 (203 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997

End of production

2004

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

203 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Kerb weight

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

Length

4983 mm 196.18 in

Width

1847 mm 72.72 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 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

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32

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

203 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 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

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4983 mm 196.18 in

Width

1847 mm 72.72 in

Height

1438 mm 56.61 in

Wheelbase

2769 mm 109.02 in

Front track

1575 mm 62.01 in

Rear (Back) track

1557 mm 61.3 in

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

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Independent coil spring

Tire size

- Front

215/70 R15

Wheel rims

6J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

Max. weight

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

473 l 16.7 cu ft

- Max. roof load

400 kg 881.8 lbs

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