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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
|
Ecotec
2.0L DOHC I-4 Turbo and High-Output Turbo |
Ecotec
2.4L DOHC I-4 |
| Application |
Regal Turbo and Regal GS |
Regal (LEA) and Regal eAssist
(LUK) |
| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum |
SPM cast aluminum |
| Block material |
cast aluminum |
precision sand cast aluminum |
| Displacement (cc / cu in) |
1998 / 122 |
2384 / 145 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.39 x 3.39 |
3.46 x 3.85 |
| Valvetrain |
overhead camshafts, four-valves
per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing for
intake and exhaust |
| Ignition system |
Individual coil-on-plug |
| Compression Ratio |
11.2:1 |
| Horsepower |
220 @ 5300 (turbo) |
182 @ 6700 |
| 270 @ 5300 (GS) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
260 @ 2000 (turbo) |
172 @ 4900 |
| 295 @ 2400 (GS) |
|
| Engine oil (qt) |
6.3 |
5.0 |
| Fuel delivery |
direct injection and electronic
throttle control |
| Fuel tank (gal) |
18.5 |
| Fuel Requirement |
premium recommended, but
not required; or E85 ethanol on Turbo |
regular unleaded or E85
ethanol on Sport Sedan |
| Estimated
Fuel Economy |
20 / 32
(Turbo manual) |
19 / 31
(sedan) |
| 18 / 29
(Turbo automatic) |
25 / 36
(sedan w/ eAssist) |
| 19 / 27
(GS manual) |
|
| Transmission |
Hydra-Matic
6T50 |
Aisin
AF40 |
GM
F40-6 |
Hydra-Matic
6T45 |
Hydra-Matic
6T40 |
| Application |
std. w/ 2.0L Turbo |
opt. on GS |
opt. w/ 2.0L Turbo; std.
on GS |
std. w/ 2.4L |
std. and only available
with w/ 2.4L eAssist |
| Type |
six-speed transverse, electronically
controlled, automatic overdrive |
six-speed transverse, electronically
controlled, automatic overdrive |
six-speed manual |
six-speed transverse, electronically
controlled, automatic overdrive |
six-speed transverse, electronically
controlled, automatic overdrive |
| Gear
Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
4.58 |
4.15 |
3.92 |
4.58 |
4.58 |
| 2nd |
2.96 |
2.37 |
2.04 |
2.96 |
2.96
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| 3rd |
1.91 |
1.56 |
1.32 |
1.91 |
1.91 |
| 4th |
1.45 |
1.16 |
0.95 |
1.45 |
1.45 |
| 5th |
1.00 |
0.86 |
0.76 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
| 6th |
0.75 |
0.69 |
0.62 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
| Reverse |
2.94 |
3.39 |
3.75 |
2.94 |
2.94 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.23 |
3.33 |
3.76 |
3.23 |
2.64 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2012
Buick Regal |
| Wheelbase |
107.8 |
| Track |
Front |
62.4 |
| Rear |
62.5 |
| Overall Length |
190.2 |
| Overall Width |
73.1 |
| Height |
58.4 |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room |
38.8 |
36.8 |
| Leg room |
42.1 |
37.3 |
| Shoulder room |
56.7 |
54.4 |
| Hip room |
55.4 |
52.3 |
| Suspension |
2012
Buick Regal |
| Front |
independent,
MacPherson strut-type with dual-path mountings, specifically
tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow);
hydraulic ride bushings; continuous damping control
(Interactive Drive Control System) opt. on models equipped
with 2.0L high-output turbo and std on GS |
| HiPer
Strut (std. on GS) |
| Rear |
four-link independent rear;
hollow stabilizer bar; continuous damping control (IDCS
available on models equipped with 2.0L high-output turbo) |
| Steering |
2012
Buick Regal |
| Type |
2.4L and eAssist |
electric
rack-and-pinion power steering |
| 2.0L turbo and GS |
hydraulic,
specifically calibrated rack-and-pinion power steering;
variable-effort |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ft |
37.4 |
| Steering Wheel Turns,
Lock-to-Lock |
2.68 |
| Ratio |
15.2 |
| Wheels and TIres |
2012 Buick
Regal
|
| Sedan |
Standard |
Wheels |
18-inch 13-spoke painted
alloy |
| Tires |
Michelin Pilot MXM4
P235/50R18 |
| Optional |
Wheels |
18-inch chrome alloy |
| Tires |
Michelin Pilot MXM4
P235/50R18 |
| Turbo |
Standard |
Wheels |
18-inch 13-spoke painted
alloy |
| Tires |
Michelin Pilot MXM4
P235/50R18 |
| Optional |
Wheels |
19-inch aluminum |
| Tires |
Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/40R19 |
| eAssist |
Standard |
Wheels |
17-inch machined alloy |
| Tires |
P235/50R17 low rolling-resistance
all season |
| GS |
Standard |
Wheels |
19-inch alloy, 5-Twin
Spoke |
| Tires |
Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/40R19 |
| Optional |
Wheels |
20-inch polished alloy,
5-Twin Spoke |
| Tires |
Pirelli P-Zero P255/35-ZR20
summer rated |
| Brakes |
2012
Buick Regal |
| Front |
Type
|
four-wheel disc w/ABS (w/ESC) |
|
Rotor diameter x thickness
|
2.4L
|
11.7 vented; single-piston,
cast iron caliper |
|
2.0L Turbo
|
12.6 vented; single-piston,
cast iron caliper |
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2.0L GS
|
14.0 vented; four-piston,
aluminum Brembo caliper |
| Front |
Type
|
four-wheel
disc w/ABS (w/ESC) |
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Rotor diameter x thickness
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2.4L
|
11.5
solid; single-piston, aluminum caliper |
|
2.0L
|
12.4
vented; single-piston, aluminum caliper |
| Weights
and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
2012
Buick Regal |
| Base Curb
Weight (lbs.) |
2.4L |
3600 |
| 2.0L |
Turbo |
3671 |
| GS |
3710 |
| Cargo Volume
(cu. ft.) |
Regal
|
14.2 |
| eAssist |
11.1 |
| EPA interior volume (cu
ft) |
111.1 |
| Passenger volume (cu
ft) |
96.81 |
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