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Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Buick Regal:
The Buick Regal is a line of mid-size cars marketed by Buick since 1973. Serving as the premium mid-size/intermediate car of the Buick product range for nearly its entire production, the Regal initially served as the divisional counterpart of the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; since the late 2000s, the model line has been derived from the Opel Insignia. The Regal also serves as the basis of the high-performance Grand National, Gran Sport , and Buick GNX coupes.
Through its production, the Regal has been marketed under a wide variety of body styles, including two-door coupes and four-door sedans , along with a 5-door liftback sedan and a 5-door station wagon; the latter was the first Buick station wagon marketed since the retirement of both the Century and Roadmaster Estates after 1996. The turbocharged LD5 3. 8L V6 used in the second generation was used to showcase the motorsports presence of the brand; though offered with other vehicles , the turbocharged engine is most commonly associated with the Regal. During the 1990s, the V6 regained forced induction, with a supercharger replacing the turbocharger....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Sedan Overview:
Buick Regal (III Sedan). With 298 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1536 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A robust and reliable engine, offering a significant power boost over the 3.1L options, making for a more effortless driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Maintains similar fuel economy to the other V6 options despite increased displacement and power, a testament to the 3.8L's efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Reliable V6 engines (especially 3.8L)
- • Good highway cruiser
- • Traditional American luxury feel
Cons:
- • Outdated styling by end of production
- • Average fuel economy for some trims
- • Soft handling, not sporty
- • Interior materials can feel dated
- • Limited advanced safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Station Wagon: 1982 - 1983).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Regal |
| Generation: | III Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 173 Hp @ 4800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 45.6 Hp/l [53mm less] |
| Torque: | 298 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L27 More details about the engine L27 |
| 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 |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| 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: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 194 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1536 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 447 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4943 mm mm [53mm less] |
| Width: | 1801 mm mm [7mm less] |
| Height: | 1384 mm mm [51mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [16mm less] |
| Front track: | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1473 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m [above average] |
| 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 |
| Gearbox type | Hydramatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Buick Regal, what would it be?