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Buick Reatta Coupe 3.8 i V6 (173 Hp)
Overall Rating
Buick Reatta:
The Buick Reatta is a low-volume transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, two-door, two-seater grand tourer manufactured and marketed by Buick as a coupe and convertible — both featuring a 3. 8 liter V6 engine and shortened version of the GM E platform, shared with the seventh generation Buick Riviera.
As Buick's first two-seater and its first convertible since the 1985 Riviera, the Reatta was manufactured in a highly specialized assembly program at the Reatta Craft Center in Lansing, Michigan—achieving production of over 21,000 units in four years....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe Overview:
Buick Reatta (Coupe). With 298 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1540 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1988 Buick Reatta Coupe predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards, and no official crash test ratings are available. Safety features are limited to those common for its era, including ABS.
3.8 i V6 (173 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.8L V6 (LN3) provides adequate power for comfortable cruising, offering smooth acceleration suitable for a luxury coupe of its era. While not a performance powerhouse, its 173 Hp is sufficient for daily driving and highway merges.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a notable drawback, with urban consumption at 17 l/100 km. This reflects older engine technology and the vehicle's weight, making it less efficient by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique and distinctive styling
- • Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- • Reliable 3.8L V6 engine (LN3)
- • Well-appointed interior for its time
- • Good for long-distance cruising
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption (17 l/100 km urban)
- • Limited practicality (2-seater, small trunk)
- • Dated technology by modern standards
- • Front-wheel drive may deter some luxury coupe buyers
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some specific components
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Reatta |
| Generation: | Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 (173 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 173 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 45.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 298 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LN3 |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.52 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.36 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 193.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 280 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4640 mm mm |
| Width: | 1855 mm mm |
| Height: | 1310 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1530 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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