1978 Buick Regal Coupé specifications

1978 Buick Regal Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
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 5070 mm 199.6 inches
Width 1834 mm 72.2 inches
Height 1356 mm 53.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.85
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.5 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 LG3
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5 litre
5001 cc
(305.18 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94.89 × 88.39 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
(net)
147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
333 Nm (246 ft·lb) (34 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(net)
21.6 kW/litre
29.4 ps/litre
29 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
66.59 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 836.8 kPa (121.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 625.13 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front P195/75 R 14
Tyres rear P195/75 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.29
general
Carfolio.com ID717541
Production total
Model code J47
Model family 4A
RAC rating 44.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Buick Regal Coupé added 2021-01-17.
Last modified 2021-01-17.

Buick Regal models

Buick Regal GNX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1576 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1519 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5738 cm3/350.2cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5738 cm3/350.2cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1602 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1612 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1668 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5002 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1430 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1540 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1475 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1555 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1589 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1564 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1361 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1526 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1516 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1293 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1293 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1523 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1583 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1446 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1527 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW