This Regal's aero-nosed facelift was so effective on the NASCAR circuit that Richard Petty drove one to victory in the 1981 Daytona 500, and it won the manufacturers' title two years running.
Lead trim: Base · 3-spd auto · 4.3L · RWD · up to 140 hp
Buick Regal1st Gen · 1984–1987
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FactThis Regal's aero-nosed facelift was so effective on the NASCAR circuit that Richard Petty drove one to victory in the 1981 Daytona 500, and it won the manufacturers' title two years running.
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Trims & Figures
12 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 3-spd auto · 3.8L | 1984–1984 | 3.8 L V6 | — | — | — | — | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 3-spd auto · 3.8L · RWD | 1985–1987 | 3.8 L V6 | — | — | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 3-spd auto · 4.3L · RWD | 1985–1985 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | 85 hp | 165 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 3-spd auto · 5.0L · RWD | 1986–1987 | 5.0 L 8-cyl | 140 hp | 250 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 3-spd auto · 5.7L · RWD | 1985–1985 | 5.7 L 8-cyl | 105 hp | 205 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 3.8L | 1984–1984 | 3.8 L V6 | — | — | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 3.8L · RWD | 1985–1987 | 3.8 L V6 | — | — | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 4.1L | 1984–1984 | 4.1 L 6-cyl | 125 hp | 205 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 4.3L | 1984–1984 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | 85 hp | 165 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 4.3L · RWD | 1985–1985 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | 85 hp | 165 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 5.0L · RWD | 1986–1987 | 5.0 L 8-cyl | 140 hp | 250 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 5.7L | 1984–1984 | 5.7 L 8-cyl | 105 hp | 205 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
Owning one
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Photographs
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