1987 Buick Regal specifications

1987 Buick Regal data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2730 mm 107.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 4880 mm 192.1 inches
Width 1840 mm 72.4 inches
Height 1345 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1435 kg 3164 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 62.5 litres 13.7 [16.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
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 96.52 × 86.36 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)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
298 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
33.4 kW/litre
45.5 ps/litre
44.8 bhp/litre
0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
78.61 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system Rochester fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 987.8 kPa (143.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
120.11 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
88.34 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
118.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.32 kg/kW
18.91 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
Front suspension I.MS.CS.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 3.06
general
Carfolio.com ID22583
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1987 Buick Regal added 1999-06-29.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Buick Regal models

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1479 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1511 kg
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 3128 cm3/190.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1410 kg
Cars similar to the 1987 Buick Regal
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2144 cm3/130.8cuin 181 PS 179 bhp 133 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 3A 2144 cm3/130.8cuin 181 PS 179 bhp 133 kW
Chevrolet Camaro -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Automatic -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 2213 cm3/135.0cuin 176 PS 174 bhp 130 kW 1297 kg
Citroën CX 25 GTi Turbo 2 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2500 cm3/152.6cuin 168 PS 166 bhp 124 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3621 cm3/221.0cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1243 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3AOD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1496 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5044 cm3/307.8cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1367 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
Holden Commodore Executive -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1310 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1332 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
Mercedes-Benz 124 Series Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 179 PS 177 bhp 132 kW 1390 kg
Mercedes-Benz 124 Series Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
Mercedes-Benz 300 SE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 179 PS 177 bhp 132 kW 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 179 PS 177 bhp 132 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 174 PS 172 bhp 128 kW 1362 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1301 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1321 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1420 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1480 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1460 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1449 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1526 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1475 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1333 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW
Volvo 760 Turbo -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 181 PS 179 bhp 133 kW 1280 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW