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					| General Information | 
				 
				
					| Make | 
					Buick | 
				 
				
					| Model | 
					Regal Grand National | 
				 
				
					| Production Year | 
					1983 | 
				 
				
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					| Model Code | 
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					| Model Family | 
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					| Chassis and Dimensions | 
				 
				
					| Chassis Type | 
					4/5S FHC | 
				 
				
					| Number of Doors | 
					2 | 
				 
				
					| Wheelbase | 
					2746 mm     (108,1 in) | 
				 
				
					| Front Track | 
					1486 mm     (58,5 in) | 
				 
				
					| Rear Track | 
					1466 mm     (57,7 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length | 
					5095 mm     (200,6 in) | 
				 
				
					| Width | 
					1819 mm     (71,6 in) | 
				 
				
					| Height | 
					1387 mm     (54,6 in) | 
				 
				
					| Ground Clearance | 
					145 mm     (5,7 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length / Wheelbase Ratio | 
					1,86 | 
				 
				
					| Weight | 
					1519 kg     (3345,8 lb) | 
				 
				
					| Weight Distribution (front/rear) | 
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					| Fuel Capacity | 
					68,6 litre   (15,1 Imp gal ,  18,1 US gal) | 
				 
				
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					| Aerodynamics | 
				 
				
					| Drag Coefficient | 
					0,41 | 
				 
				
					| Frontal Area | 
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					| Cx | 
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					| Engine Specifications | 
				 
				
					| Engine Manufacturer | 
					GM | 
				 
				
					| Engine Location | 
					Front | 
				 
				
					| Engine Alignment | 
					Longitudinal | 
				 
				
					| Engine Construction | 
					cast iron block & head | 
				 
				
					| Coolant Type | 
					Water | 
				 
				
					| Engine Type | 
					OHV | 
				 
				
					| Number of Cylinders and Placement | 
					V-6 | 
				 
				
					| Valves per Cylinder | 
					2    (Total of  12 Pieces) | 
				 
				
					| Engine Displacement | 
					3791 cc     (231,34 cu in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore | 
					96,5 mm     (3,8 in) | 
				 
				
					| Stroke | 
					86,4 mm     (3,4 in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore / Stroke Ratio | 
					1,12 | 
				 
				
					| Unitary Capacity | 
					631,83 cc/cylinder    (38,56 cu in/cylinder) | 
				 
				
					| Number of Main Bearings | 
					4 | 
				 
				
					| Compression Ratio | 
					8 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Fuel System Type | 
					SMPFi | 
				 
				
					| Aspiration Type | 
					Turbo | 
				 
				
					| Compressor Type | 
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					| Intercooler Type | 
					None | 
				 
				
					| Catalytic Converter | 
					Yes | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power | 
					200 HP     (149,1 kW) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power rpm | 
					4000 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque | 
					406 N.m     (299,6 lb.ft ,  41,4 kg.m) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque rpm | 
					2400 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm | 
					356 N.m    (4000 d/d) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Weight Ratio | 
					131,7 HP/ton    (98,2 W/kg) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio | 
					52,8 HP/litre    (39,3 kW/litre) | 
				 
				
					| CO2 Emissions | 
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					| Fuel Consumption | 
					17/29 EPA US MPG city/highway | 
				 
				
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					| Performance | 
				 
				
					| 0 - 80 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 60 mph | 
					7,5 s | 
				 
				
					| 0 - 100 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 160 km/h | 
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					| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) | 
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					| 0 - 400 m Acceleration | 
					15,9 s    @ 141 km/h    (87,7 mph) | 
				 
				
					| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration | 
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					| Top Speed | 
					190 km/h   (118,1 mph) | 
				 
				
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					| Gearbox and Transmission | 
				 
				
					| Transmission Type | 
					4A | 
				 
				
					| Top Gear Ratio | 
					0,67 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Final Drive Ratio | 
					3,42 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Drive Wheels | 
					RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) | 
				 
				
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					| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes | 
				 
				
					| Steering Type | 
					recirculating ball VPAS | 
				 
				
					| Steering Turns (lock to lock) | 
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					| Turning Circle Diameter | 
					12,6 m    (41,3 ft) | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (front) | 
					I.W.CS.ARB. | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (rear) | 
					LA.CS.TorqueA. | 
				 
				
					| Brakes (front/rear) | 
					VeDi/Dr-S | 
				 
				
					| Brake Disc Diameter (front) | 
					267 mm | 
				 
				
					| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) | 
					267 mm | 
				 
				
					| Wheels (front) | 
					6 x 15 | 
				 
				
					| Wheels (rear) | 
					6.0 x 15 | 
				 
				
					| Tyres (front) | 
					P215/65 R 15 | 
				 
				
					| Tyres (rear) | 
					P215/65 R 15 | 
				 
			 
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