1981 Buick Regal Limited Diesel specifications

1981 Buick Regal Limited Diesel 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 5095 mm 200.6 inches
Width 1819 mm 71.6 inches
Height 1374 mm 54.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight
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 diesel
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code LF9
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5738 cc
(350.154 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 103.05 × 86 mm
4.06 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)		 106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)		 271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)		 13.6 kW/litre
18.6 ps/litre
18.3 bhp/litre
0.3 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)		 47.23 Nm/litre
0.57 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 22.5:1
Fuel system diesel injection pump
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 593.5 kPa (86.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 717.25 cc
Aspiration Normal D.
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 3.640
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-S
Front brake diameter 227 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID696113
Production total
Model code M47
Model family 4A
RAC rating 52.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Buick Regal Limited Diesel added 2020-07-26.
Last modified 2020-08-29.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
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1978 Buick Century Custom 4A H09
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
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1978 Buick Century Custom Coupé 4A H87
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6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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1978 Buick Century Custom Coupé 4A H87
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6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Century Custom Coupé Automatic 4A H87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Century Custom Station Wagon 4A H35
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4950mm, wb: 2746mm
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8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4950mm, wb: 2746mm
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