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Buick Regal III Sedan 3.1 V6 (142 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)
III Sedan Overview:
Buick Regal (III Sedan). With 251 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1506 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.1 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A balanced option, offering a slight power bump over the base 3.1L while maintaining decent efficiency for its class.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a V6 of this era, making it a practical choice for daily driving without excessive fuel costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Reliable V6 engines (especially 3.8L)
- • Good highway cruiser
- • Traditional American luxury feel
Cons:
- • Outdated styling by end of production
- • Average fuel economy for some trims
- • Soft handling, not sporty
- • Interior materials can feel dated
- • Limited advanced safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Station Wagon: 1982 - 1983).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Regal |
| Generation: | III Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.1 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 142 Hp @ 4400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 45.3 Hp/l [53mm less] |
| Torque: | 251 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LH0 More details about the engine LH0 |
| Engine displacement: | 3135 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 166.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1506 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 447 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4943 mm mm [53mm less] |
| Width: | 1801 mm mm [7mm less] |
| Height: | 1384 mm mm [51mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [16mm less] |
| Front track: | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1473 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Hydramatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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