Car Specs

1978 Buick Regal Limited Coupé

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 4A

Build Start: 1978

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1978
Model Variant: 4A
Chassis Code: 4A

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2746mm
Track/tread (rear): 1468mm
Width: 1834mm
Track/tread (front): 1486mm
Length: 5070mm
Height: 1356mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68.5litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: LC9
Capacity: 3.2 litre (3216cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.03
Specific output(Net): 20.9 kW/litre28.4 ps/litre, 28 bhp/litre0.46 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 2.93
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Cylinders: V 6 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 86.36mm
Specific torque(Net): 69.65 Nm/litre, 0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)at 3600 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(Net): 224 Nm (165 ft·lb) (22.8 kgm)at 2000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 875.3kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x6
Tyres Rear: P195/75 R 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x6
Tyres Front: P195/75 R 14

Other

Model code: M47
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 29.4
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 536cc

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