(1978 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Regal Coupé | Issued until | |
| Serie | Regal | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5080 mm / 200.0 in / 200.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1834 mm / 72.2 in / 72.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.85 |
| Height | 1356 mm / 53.4 in / 53.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1544 kg / 3404 lb / 3404 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm / 108.1 in / 108.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Fuel capacity | 69 l / 15.1 UK gal / 18.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.9 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.4 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5001 cm3 / 305.2 cu in / 305.2 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 625.13 cm3/cylinder / 38.148 cu in/cylinder / 38.148 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 119.3 kW / 162.2 hp / 162.2 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 319.0 Nm / 235.3 lbft / 235.3 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 117.7 kW / 160.0 bhp / 160.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 32.0 kW/l / 0.713 bhp/cu in / 0.713 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 63.79 Nm/l / 0.558 lbft/cu in / 0.558 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.29 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 103.63 kW/ton / 140.90 bhp/ton / 140.90 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Di | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Regal Coupé
