1977 Buick Regal Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1977 Buick Regal, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Separate body on perimeter box
Production Years for Series :	1973 - 1977
Price :	$4,710-$5,240
Weight :	3550 lbs \| 1610.253 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
2-barrel Rochester 2GC

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	8.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	7.9:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual Column-mounted shifter. Synchronized , 4 Manual Fully Syncronized w/Floor Mounted shifter , Automatic Hydramatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.11:1
2nd Gear :	1.84:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1977 :	845,234
Total 1977 Regal production :	192,506
1977 Buick Regal
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	174,560
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	17,946

Handling

Recall

Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V132000
Notes	GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATESHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH COUPLING RETAINER LOCKING TABS NOT BENT OVERPROPERLY OR ONE OR MORE OF THE LOWER FLEXIBLE COUPLING RIVETS IMPROPERLYPEENED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOULD SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCURWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING, AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E088000
Summary	CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes	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	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V147000
Notes	GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-2.V6 ENGINE ONLY AND AIR CONDITIONINGPOSSIBILITY THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FEED WIRES WERE ROUTED ACROSS THE TOP OF THECOMPRESSOR-DELCOTRON SUPPORT STRUT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE INSULATION ONWIRE MAY WEAR THROUGH.SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE BLOWER CIRCUIT MAY BE SHORTCIRCUITED TO GROUND CAUSING THE FUSIBLE LINK IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS TOOPEN THE CIRCUIT.THIS WILL CAUSE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING AND AFFECT TAILLIGHTSAND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.THE HEADLIGHTS, HOWEVER, WILL OPERATE AS LONG ASBATTERY POWER IS AVAILABLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RE-ROUTING WIRING WHERENECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19770101
NHTSA Campaign ID	78V138000
Summary	THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE/SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: DRIVER SHOULD AVOID FAST CORNERING, RAPID ACCELERATION, OR ANY TYPE OFDRIVING WHICH MAY PRODUCE ABNORMALLY HEAVY LOADS ON THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS UNTILTHE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1977 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$15,000
Avg. Home :	$49,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.65

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Buick Regal? A: The 1977 Buick Regal has wheelbase sizes of 112.00 and 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1977 Buick Regal? A: The 1977 Buick Regal has lengths of 209.80 and 213.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1977 Buick Regal? A: The 1977 Buick Regal has width of 76.50 and 79.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1977 Buick Regal cost when new?A: The 1977 Buick Regal cost approximately $4,710 to $5,240 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Buick Regal? A: The 1977 Buick Regal was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1977? A: Buick produced 845,234 automobiles in 1977.

Q: How many 1977 Regals were produced? A: Buick produced 192,506 examples of the Regal in 1977.

Q: What engines did the 1977 Buick Regal have? A: The 1977 Buick Regal had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1400 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1800 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1977 Buick Regal have? A: The 1977 Buick Regal had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column-mounted shifter. Synchronized, 4 speed Manual Fully Syncronized w/Floor Mounted shifter, Automatic Hydramatic.