1988 Buick Reatta specifications

1988 Buick Reatta data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2502 mm 98.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Length 4666 mm 183.7 inches
Width 1854 mm 73 inches
Height 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 1532 kg 3377 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 69 litres 15.2 [18.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.34
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3.8 litre
3791 cc
(231.341 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.5 × 86.4 mm
3.8 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
167 PS (165 bhp) (123 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
32.5 kW/litre
44.1 ps/litre
43.5 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
75.18 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 944.7 kPa (137 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
109.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
80.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
107.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.45 kg/kW
20.8 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.10 m
Front suspension I.MS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TL.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 2.97
general
Carfolio.com ID22638
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1988 Buick Reatta added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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