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Buick Regal II Sedan 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Buick Regal:
The Buick Regal is a line of mid-size cars marketed by Buick since 1973. Serving as the premium mid-size/intermediate car of the Buick product range for nearly its entire production, the Regal initially served as the divisional counterpart of the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; since the late 2000s, the model line has been derived from the Opel Insignia. The Regal also serves as the basis of the high-performance Grand National, Gran Sport , and Buick GNX coupes.
Through its production, the Regal has been marketed under a wide variety of body styles, including two-door coupes and four-door sedans , along with a 5-door liftback sedan and a 5-door station wagon; the latter was the first Buick station wagon marketed since the retirement of both the Century and Roadmaster Estates after 1996. The turbocharged LD5 3. 8L V6 used in the second generation was used to showcase the motorsports presence of the brand; though offered with other vehicles , the turbocharged engine is most commonly associated with the Regal. During the 1990s, the V6 regained forced induction, with a supercharger replacing the turbocharger....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Sedan Overview:
Buick Regal (II Sedan). With 224 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). With a weight of 1580 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely modest performance, best suited for very relaxed driving where acceleration is not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Best-in-class fuel efficiency for the generation, making it the most economical powertrain option available.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Classic American styling with a distinctive presence
- • Available with highly fuel-efficient diesel engine options
- • Smooth, quiet ride quality, ideal for highway cruising
- • Generally robust build quality for the era
Cons:
- • Vague steering and soft suspension lead to unengaging handling
- • Modest performance, especially with the smaller V6 and diesel engines
- • Dated interior design and materials by modern standards
- • Carburettor-based fuel systems can be prone to issues
- • Potential for rust in older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Sedan: 1973 - 1977).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Regal |
| Generation: | II Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 86 Hp @ 3600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 20 Hp/l [508mm less] |
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LT6 More details about the engine LT6 |
| Engine displacement: | 4302 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 14 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 103 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 18.4 kg/Hp, 54.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1580 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 459 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4978 mm mm [508mm less] |
| Width: | 1806 mm mm [201mm less] |
| Height: | 1407 mm mm [33mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2746 mm mm [200mm less] |
| Front track: | 1486 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Hydramatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 185/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
Behind the wheel of the Buick Regal. How does it handle on the road?