1978 Buick Regal Coupé: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1978 Buick Regal Coupé specifications

1978 Buick Regal Coupé data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2746 mm	108.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1486 mm	58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1468 mm	57.8 inches
Length	5080 mm	200 inches
Width	1834 mm	72.2 inches
Height	1356 mm	53.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.85
Kerb weight	1544 kg	3404 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	68.6 litres	15.1 [18.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	GM
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	5 litre 5001 cc (305.18 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	94.9 × 88.4 mm 3.74 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.07
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	319 Nm (235 ft·lb) (32.5 kgm) at 2400 rpm
Specific output	23.9 kW/litre 32.4 ps/litre 32 bhp/litre 0.52 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	63.79 Nm/litre 0.77 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	801.6 kPa (116.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	625.13 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
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 105.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 77.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 103.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 12.94 kg/kW 21.62 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.29
general
Carfolio.com ID	54186
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	44.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1978 Buick Regal Coupé added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.

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1978 Buick Regal Coupé

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1978 Buick Regal Coupé specifications

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﻿1978 Buick Regal Coupé

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1978 Buick Regal Coupé specifications

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1978 Buick Regal Coupé