1983 Buick Regal Sedan
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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 1983 Buick Regal Sedan is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 sedan with an automatic turbo hydra-matic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $9,693 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 and has a curb weight of 3,261 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,693 ($31,629 *) |
| 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 |
| Curb Weight | 3,261 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Buick Regal Sedan 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick REGAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.
Remedy: IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE PIPE WILL BE REFORMED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY THREE QUARTER INCH SPACE. ONLY THOSE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 83V106000
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Buick REGAL
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick REGAL (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Visibility | 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 1983 BUICK REGAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.