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Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 4.3 V8 (121 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 Coupe (facelift 1981) Overview:
Buick Regal (II Coupe (facelift 1981)). With 275 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1550 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.3 V8 (121 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A smooth and torquey V8, it provided comfortable cruising ability but lacked the spirited acceleration of the turbocharged V6s.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 11.2 l/100 km was typical for a small-block V8 of the period, offering a balance of power and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable, spacious interior typical of American coupes
- • Groundbreaking turbocharged V6 engines offered strong performance
- • Distinctive and classic G-body styling
- • Smooth ride quality, ideal for highway cruising
- • Wide range of engine options to suit different needs
Cons:
- • Generally poor fuel economy for most V8 gasoline engines
- • Diesel engine options (5.7d V8, 4.3d V6) had significant reliability issues
- • Handling was soft and not particularly agile
- • Interior materials and build quality could be inconsistent
- • Braking performance was adequate but not exceptional by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Sedan: 1978 - 1987).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Regal |
| Generation: | II Coupe (facelift 1981) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.3 V8 (121 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 121 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 27.9 Hp/l [117mm more] |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LS5 More details about the engine LS5 |
| Engine displacement: | 4344 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95.25 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.8 kg/Hp, 78.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 177.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 459 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5095 mm mm [117mm more] |
| Width: | 1819 mm mm [13mm more] |
| Height: | 1374 mm mm [33mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2746 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1486 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1468 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 | 195/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
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