1996 Buick Regal Specifications

2-Door Coupe Custom
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe Custom
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.1L
EPA Class Mid Size
Style Name 2dr Cpe Custom
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3258
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 37.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7
Second Hip Room (in) 52.8
Front Head Room (in) 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 34.8
Passenger Capacity 6
Front Hip Room (in) 52.7
Front Leg Room (in) 42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 95.3
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.2
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.9
Liftover Height (in) 34.5
Wheelbase (in) 107.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.2
Height, Overall (in) 54.6
Length, Overall (in) 193.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 15.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 160 @ 5200
Displacement 3.1L/191
Engine Order Code L82
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 185 @ 4000
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.38
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.92
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.33
Trans Order Code NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.04
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 0.43
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 42.27
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) -TBD-
Steering Type Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.1
Tires
Rear Tire Size P205/70R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D16
Front Tire Size P205/70R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.18
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 35
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 35
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Tri-Link Independent

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.14
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
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