1982 Buick Regal Limited Coupe
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All photo credits
- 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 1982 Buick Regal Limited Coupe is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 coupe with an automatic turbo hydra-matic and rear-wheel drive.
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 |
| 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 1982 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Buick REGAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 24, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
THE FUEL INLET PIPE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE FLARED END LEADING INTO THE CARBURETOR DUE TO VIBRATIONS IN OPERATION. THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL INLET PIPE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 82V080000
Jan 3, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V012000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Buick REGAL
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Buick REGAL (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 BUICK REGAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.