1981 Buick Regal Specifications

Specifications

1979 1981 1982 1984 1986 1987

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Separate body and frame
Production Years for Series :	1978 - 1987
Price :	$7,555-$8,530
Weight :	3190 lbs \| 1446.96 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	119 HP (87.584 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	203 Ft-Lbs (275 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 6
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
Automatic Turbo Hydramatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.74:1
2nd Gear :	1.57:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1
4th Gear :	0.67:1

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1981 :	856,996
Total 1981 Regal production :	240,200
1981 Buick Regal
Limited Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	116,352
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	123,848

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	18.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.6 in \| 5095 mm.
Width :	71.5 in \| 1816 mm.
Height :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.1 in \| 2746 mm.
Front Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.
Rear Track :	57.8 in \| 1468 mm.

Sport Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$8,530
Weight :	3260 lbs \| 1478.711 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.6 in \| 5095 mm.
Width :	71.5 in \| 1816 mm.
Height :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.1 in \| 2746 mm.
Front Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.
Rear Track :	57.8 in \| 1468 mm.

Limited Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$8,025
Weight :	3230 lbs \| 1465.103 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.6 in \| 5095 mm.
Width :	71.5 in \| 1816 mm.
Height :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.1 in \| 2746 mm.
Front Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.
Rear Track :	57.8 in \| 1468 mm.

Handling

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Disc
Rear Brakes :	Drum

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P195/75R14 SBR

Optional Tires
Tires :	P205/70R14 SBR

Recall

Component	WHEELS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V009000
Summary	THE STEEL USED IN SOME COMPACT SPARE WHEELS IS TOO THIN. WHILE IN SERVICE THE WHEEL MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy	SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP AXLES ANDCOMPACT SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; COMPACT SPARE WHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19770801
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V025000
Summary	THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy	BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Component	WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19800901
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V036000
Summary	'TX' HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy	THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 'TX'HEAVY DUTY WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OF WHEEL AND TIRE FROM VEHICLE OCCURSWHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDHAVE AN ACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Buick Regal? A: The 1981 Buick Regal has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Buick Regal? A: The 1981 Buick Regal has a length of 200.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Buick Regal? A: The 1981 Buick Regal has a width of 71.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Buick Regal cost when new?A: The 1981 Buick Regal cost approximately $7,555 to $8,530 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Buick Regal? A: The 1981 Buick Regal was offered as a Coupe, Limited Coupe, Sport Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1981 Buick Regal have? A: The 1981 Buick Regal had P195/75R14 SBR tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1981? A: Buick produced 856,996 automobiles in 1981.

Q: How many 1981 Regals were produced? A: Buick produced 240,200 examples of the Regal in 1981.

Q: What engines did the 1981 Buick Regal have? A: The 1981 Buick Regal had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 119 HP (87.584 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 203 Ft-Lbs (275 NM) @ 2000 RPM

Turbocharged V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1981 Buick Regal have? A: The 1981 Buick Regal had a Automatic Turbo Hydramatic gearbox.