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1997 3.8 V6 (243 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

3.8 V6 (243 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997

End of production

2004

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal
14.08 UK gal

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

380 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

220 km/h 137 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Kerb weight

1645 kg 3626.6 lbs

Length

4983 mm 196.18 in

Width

1847 mm 72.72 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 16

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.1 l/100 km 17.95 US mpg
21.56 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27.03 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg

- Combined

10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg
27.69 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

220 km/h 137 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.5 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

L67

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

Compressor

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

380 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

86.36 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

8.5

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.56 US qt
3.78 UK qt

Coolant

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4983 mm 196.18 in

Width

1847 mm 72.72 in

Height

1438 mm 56.61 in

Wheelbase

2769 mm 109.02 in

Front track

1575 mm 62.01 in

Rear (Back) track

1557 mm 61.3 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4 Hydramatic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Independent coil spring

Tire size

- Front

225/60 R16

Wheel rims

6.5J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1645 kg 3626.6 lbs

Max. weight

2085 kg 4596.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

473 l 16.7 cu ft

- Max. roof load

440 kg 970 lbs

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