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1978 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Buick

Model

Regal

Modification

4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1978

End of production

1987

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal
14.96 UK gal

Engine displacement

4302 cm³ 262.52 cu. In.

Power

86 hp (at 3600 rpm)

Torque

224 Nm (at 1600 rpm) 165.21 lb. ft (at 1600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3 Hydramatic

Kerb weight

1580 kg 3483.3 lbs

Length

4978 mm 195.98 in

Width

1806 mm 71.1 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.5 l/100 km 36.18 US mpg
43.46 UK mpg

- Combined

8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.46

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

LT6

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4302 cm³ 262.52 cu. In.

Power

86 hp (at 3600 rpm)

Torque

224 Nm (at 1600 rpm) 165.21 lb. ft (at 1600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103 mm 4.06 in

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in

Compression ratio

22.5

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

6.6 l 7 US qt
5.81 UK qt

Coolant

14 l 14.84 US qt
12.32 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4978 mm 195.98 in

Width

1806 mm 71.1 in

Height

1407 mm 55.39 in

Wheelbase

2746 mm 108.11 in

Front track

1486 mm 58.5 in

Rear (Back) track

1466 mm 57.72 in

Turning diameter

12.8 m 41.99 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3 Hydramatic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Independent coil spring

- Rear

Suspension De-Dion

Tire size

- Front

185/75 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1580 kg 3483.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

459 l 16.21 cu ft

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Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987