Buick Regal second generation

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The Buick Regal second generation (1984–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 21 versions in the United States.

Model codes: G-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	5,030–5,095 mm Traficom	–	5,095 mm
Width	1,820 mm Traficom	–	1,819 mm
Height	–	–	1,384 mm
Wheelbase	–	–	2,746 mm
Weights and towing
Mass in running order	1,600–1,620 kg Traficom	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,130–2,155 kg Traficom	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 Traficom	–	–
Doors	2 Traficom	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	396–453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,577–2,860 L EPA	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

52 complaints for model years 1984–1987. 5 crashes · 3 fires · 3 injuries

Brakes 22

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 21 versions of the Buick Regal second generation

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United States 21 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1985–1987(FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985–1987(FFS,TRBO)	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1986–1987(307) (FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	307–325 g/km
1986–1987(307) (FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	291–307 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	3.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	4.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1985	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	275 g/km
1985(350 V8)	5.7 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	301 g/km
1984(GM-BUICK)	3.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1984(GM-BUICK) CA model	3.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984(FFS)	4.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	4.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1984(DIESEL)	4.3 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	–	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	275 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model	4.3 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	–	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	288 g/km
1984(350 V8) (DIESEL)	5.7 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	–	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	301 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.