1981 Buick Regal Limited Coupe
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- Photo: 1987 Buick Regal Base Coupe with Exterior Sport Package in Black, Front Left2, 09-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Buick Regal NASCAR by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: On the side (4632838072) by Damian Gadal, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Buick Regal Base Coupe with Exterior Sport Package in Black, Rear Left, 09-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Buick Regal Stage One; Speedometer & Gas Gauge Only by DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Buick Regal Limited Coupe is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 coupe with an automatic turbo hydra-matic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $9,051 MSRP.
It makes 110 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 190 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.
The Regal measures 200.6 inches long on a 108.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,051 ($32,361 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6, OHV |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Injection Type | Rochester 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Buick Regal Limited Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Buick REGAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 1981 · WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
"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.
NHTSA campaign 81V036000
Feb 25, 1981 · SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
NHTSA campaign 81V025000
Jan 13, 1981 · WHEELS
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.
NHTSA campaign 81V009000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 BUICK REGAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.