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Buick Regal Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1987) — Second Generation

The Buick Regal Second Generation offered coupe, sedan, and Estate 5-door bodies with a focus on comfort and smooth power delivery. Its powertrains paired automatic transmissions with gasoline or diesel engines, driving the rear wheels for balanced handling.

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Buick Regal Engines and Transmissions

Under the hood, the Buick Regal engine lineup prioritized effortless cruising. The base 4.1-liter gasoline unit, paired with a smooth-shifting automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, provided adequate power for daily driving. For those needing more torque, a 4.3-liter gasoline V6 offered stronger acceleration while maintaining the Regal's refined character. Diesel buyers could select a 4.3-liter option, delivering better fuel economy—a practical consideration for long-distance travelers.

Coupe — Buick Regal Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Buick Regal Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.2 MTGasoline3216 cm³91 hp67 kW224 N⋅mManualRWD
3.2 ATGasoline3216 cm³97 hp71 kW210 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.2 MTGasoline3216 cm³107 hp79 kW217 N⋅mManualRWD
3.2 ATGasoline3216 cm³107 hp79 kW217 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 MTGasoline3791 cm³106 hp78 kW251 N⋅mManualRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³106 hp78 kW251 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³112 hp82 kW258 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 MTGasoline3791 cm³117 hp86 kW258 N⋅mManualRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³117 hp86 kW258 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³152 hp112 kW332 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³167 hp123 kW359 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³172 hp126 kW359 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³177 hp130 kW373 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³182 hp134 kW393 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³182 hp134 kW366 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³203 hp149 kW407 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³238 hp175 kW447 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³248 hp182 kW481 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³280 hp206 kW488 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.1 ATGasoline4128 cm³127 hp93 kW278 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.3 ATGasoline4344 cm³122 hp90 kW285 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³142 hp104 kW319 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³152 hp112 kW325 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5001 cm³137 hp101 kW325 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5001 cm³147 hp108 kW332 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5001 cm³152 hp112 kW326 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5001 cm³157 hp115 kW305 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5001 cm³162 hp119 kW325 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5033 cm³142 hp104 kW346 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.3 ATDiesel4302 cm³86 hp63 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATDiesel5737 cm³106 hp78 kW271 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5033 cm³142 hp104 kW346 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Sedan — Buick Regal Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Buick Regal Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³112 hp82 kW258 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.1 ATGasoline4128 cm³127 hp93 kW278 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.3 ATDiesel4302 cm³86 hp63 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATDiesel5737 cm³106 hp78 kW271 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Estate 5-door — Buick Regal Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Buick Regal Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³112 hp82 kW258 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.1 ATGasoline4128 cm³127 hp93 kW278 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATDiesel5737 cm³106 hp78 kW271 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Buick Regal Dimensions

Coupe — Buick Regal Dimensions

Coupe Buick Regal Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
3.2 MT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1430 kg
3.2 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1438 kg
3.2 MT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1440 kg
3.2 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1446 kg
3.8 MT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1430 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1438 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1470 kg
3.8 MT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1440 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1446 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1490 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1490 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1507 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1503 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1530 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1523 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1550 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1532 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1530 kg
3.8 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1470 kg
4.1 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1530 kg
4.3 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1530 kg
4.9 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1490 kg
4.9 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1490 kg
5.0 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1485 kg
5.0 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1485 kg
5.0 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1495 kg
5.0 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1490 kg
5.0 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1485 kg
5.0 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1559 kg
4.3 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1573 kg
5.7 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1610 kg
5.0 AT5080 mm1781 mm1356 mm2746 mm1559 kg

Sedan — Buick Regal Dimensions

Sedan Buick Regal Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
3.8 AT4978 mm1806 mm1407 mm2746 mm1477 kg
4.1 AT4978 mm1806 mm1407 mm2746 mm1537 kg
4.3 AT4978 mm1806 mm1407 mm2746 mm1580 kg
5.7 AT4978 mm1806 mm1407 mm2746 mm1617 kg

Estate 5-door — Buick Regal Dimensions

Estate 5-door Buick Regal Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
3.8 AT4996 mm1808 mm1435 mm2746 mm1545 kg
4.1 AT4996 mm1808 mm1435 mm2746 mm1605 kg
5.7 AT4996 mm1808 mm1435 mm2746 mm1685 kg

Buick Regal Cargo Space

Coupe — Buick Regal Cargo Space

Coupe Buick Regal Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
3.2 MT462 l
3.2 AT462 l
3.2 MT462 l
3.2 AT462 l
3.8 MT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 MT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
3.8 AT462 l
4.1 AT462 l
4.3 AT462 l
4.9 AT462 l
4.9 AT462 l
5.0 AT462 l
5.0 AT462 l
5.0 AT462 l
5.0 AT462 l
5.0 AT462 l
5.0 AT462 l
4.3 AT462 l
5.7 AT462 l
5.0 AT462 l

Sedan — Buick Regal Cargo Space

Sedan Buick Regal Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
3.8 AT459 l
4.1 AT459 l
4.3 AT459 l
5.7 AT459 l