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 1410 kg 3109 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 LH O
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3.1 litre
3128 cc
(190.882 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 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)
137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
244 Nm (180 ft·lb) (24.9 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
32.2 kW/litre
43.8 ps/litre
43.2 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
78.01 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system Rochester fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 980.2 kPa (142.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 521.33 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 190 km/h (118 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
97.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
71.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
95.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.01 kg/kW
23.4 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 3.33
general
Carfolio.com ID22649
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.4
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 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1435 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 4087 cm3/249.4cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1500 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4087 cm3/249.4cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1531 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 4087 cm3/249.4cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1506 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4087 cm3/249.4cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1530 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4087 cm3/249.4cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 4087 cm3/249.4cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1555 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1388 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2829 cm3/172.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2829 cm3/172.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2829 cm3/172.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1290 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4237 cm3/258.6cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1535 kg
Chrysler New Yorker -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW 1458 kg
Chrysler New Yorker Landau -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW 1486 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2500 cm3/152.6cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2500 cm3/152.6cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3621 cm3/221.0cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
Ford Taurus LX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1365 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1265 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1231 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1340 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1412 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1413 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1384 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2499 cm3/152.5cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1334 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1437 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1431 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1422 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1419 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2837 cm3/173.1cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1492 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1370 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1405 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1464 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1425 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1398 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1356 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1405 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1405 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2837 cm3/173.1cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1456 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1405 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1425 kg
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