1986 Buick Regal Specifications

Specifications

1979 1981 1982 1984 1986 1987

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Body-on-Frame
Production Years for Series :	1978 - 1987
Price :	$10,650-$13,715
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree
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 :	2.7 in \| 68 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-Iron Alloy block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5031 cc \| 307.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 6
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Sequential Fuel Injection

Transmission:
3 Automatic , 4 Automatic TH-200-4R

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1986 :	850,103
Total 1986 Regal production :	91,229
1986 Buick Regal
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	39,734
Limited Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	43,599
T Type Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	7,896

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # 1G4GK4777GP443696
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	18.1 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.6 in \| 5095 mm.
Width :	71.6 in \| 1819 mm.
Height :	54.6 in \| 1387 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.1 in \| 2746 mm.
Front Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.
Rear Track :	57.7 in \| 1466 mm.

Limited Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$11,350
Weight :	3130 lbs \| 1419.744 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.1 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.6 in \| 5095 mm.
Width :	71.6 in \| 1819 mm.
Height :	54.6 in \| 1387 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.1 in \| 2746 mm.
Front Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.
Rear Track :	57.7 in \| 1466 mm.

T Type Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$13,715
Weight :	3280 lbs \| 1487.783 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.1 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.6 in \| 5095 mm.
Width :	71.6 in \| 1819 mm.
Height :	54.6 in \| 1387 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.1 in \| 2746 mm.
Front Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.
Rear Track :	57.7 in \| 1466 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Coil springs; stabilizer bars; rigid four-link rear axle

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P195/75R15 SBR

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E043000
Summary	CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19830801
NHTSA Campaign ID	89V102000
Summary	A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence	SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
Notes	SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ANDCERTAIN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19840701
NHTSA Campaign ID	88V014000
Summary	UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
Consequence	HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
Notes	SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CIRCUITRY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	STRUCTURE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19840801
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V124000
Summary	SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
Consequence	CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy	INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
Notes	SYSTEM: BODY PILLARVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER CARS.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19850901
NHTSA Campaign ID	86V093000
Summary	LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE FROM ANCHOR PLATE, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES, AND INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANT.
Remedy	INSTALL A BOLT ANCHOR PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND NEW BOLT, AS NECESSARY.
Notes	SYSTEM: SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH REMOVABLE HATCHROOF OPTION.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1986 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$9,255
Avg. Household Income :	$22,400
Avg. Home :	$89,430
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.89

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1986 Buick Regal? A: The 1986 Buick Regal has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1986 Buick Regal? A: The 1986 Buick Regal has a length of 200.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1986 Buick Regal? A: The 1986 Buick Regal has a width of 71.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1986 Buick Regal cost when new?A: The 1986 Buick Regal cost approximately $10,650 to $13,715 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1986 Buick Regal? A: The 1986 Buick Regal was offered as a Coupe, Limited Coupe, T Type Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1986 Buick Regal have? A: The 1986 Buick Regal had P195/75R15 SBR tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1986? A: Buick produced 850,103 automobiles in 1986.

Q: How many 1986 Regals were produced? A: Buick produced 91,229 examples of the Regal in 1986.

Q: What engines did the 1986 Buick Regal have? A: The 1986 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 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 RPM

Turbocharged V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1986 Buick Regal have? A: The 1986 Buick Regal had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Automatic TH-200-4R.