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1998 Buick Regal - Specifications

 
4 Door Sedan GS Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 240 @ 5200
Displacement 3.8L/231
Engine Order Code L67
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 280 @ 3600
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh 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) 0.71
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.93
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.39
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.3
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 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.39
Steering Type Variable-Effort Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 13.2
Tires
Rear Tire Size P225/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code QNX
Spare Tire Size T125/70D15
Front Tire Size P225/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code QNX
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Lower Control Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.68
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Tri-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.18
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