1996 Buick Regal specifications

1996 Buick Regal data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2731 mm 107.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 4925 mm 193.9 inches
Width 1842 mm 72.5 inches
Height 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1479 kg 3261 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 64.8 litres 14.3 [17.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code L82
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3.1 litre
3135 cc
(191.309 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 84 mm
3.5 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
38.1 kW/litre
51.7 ps/litre
51 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
80.06 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1006.1 kPa (145.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 522.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
109.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
80.67 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
108.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.4 kg/kW
20.71 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.S.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.S.TL.
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID19206
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Buick Regal added 1997-12-07.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Buick Regal models

4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1511 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1513 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1479 kg
Buick Regal Gran Sport -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
Buick Regal Gran Sport Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
Buick Regal Limited -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1467 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3128 cm3/190.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1435 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1460 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2837 cm3/173.1cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1461 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1435 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3128 cm3/190.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1410 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3137 cm3/191.4cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1356 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1473 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1480 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1500 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1429 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1370 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1650 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1650 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1471 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3353 cm3/204.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW