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1988 Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic

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Buick Regal Sedan 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

What is the body type, Buick Regal III Sedan?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?10.7 l/100 km
21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
How much power, Buick Regal Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?173 Hp, 298 Nm
219.79 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Buick Regal Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?3.8 l
3791 cm3
231.34 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1988 Buick 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Buick Regal III Sedan Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1988 Buick Regal Sedan?4943 mm
194.61 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1988 Buick Regal Sedan?1801 mm
70.91 in.
What is the curb weight, 1988 Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?1536 kg
3386.3 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 Buick Regal Sedan?447 l
15.79 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission Hydramatic

Buick Regal III Sedan 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Specs

General information
BrandBuick
Model Regal
Generation Regal III Sedan
Modification (Engine) 3.8 V6 (173 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1996 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
8.06 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 194 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 173 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 45.6 Hp/l
Torque 298 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 219.79 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code L27
Engine displacement 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 86.36 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 8.5:1
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 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1536 kg 3386.3 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 447 l 15.79 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
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.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.5 m 41.01 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission Hydramatic
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size14