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2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4DR FWD Hatchback

Essence 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

$31,770 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.4 sec

0-60 mph

15.5 sec

@ 92 mph

Horsepower • Torque
250 hp

Power

260 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,902 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2018

Make:

Buick

Model:

Regal Sportback

Trim:

Essence 4DR FWD Hatchback

Style:

Essence 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Base Price:

$31,770

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,902 lbs

Length:

192.9 in.

Width:

73.3 in.

Height:

57.3 in.

Wheelbase:

111.4 in.

MPG:

22 city / 32 hwy

Fuel:

16.3 gal. / 440 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5,400 rpm

Torque:

260 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,200 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.31 sec

0-60 mph:

7.68 sec

0-100 mph:

18.41 sec

60-130 mph:

35.98 sec

Top Speed:

146 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.19 sec @ 72.6 mph

¼ mile:

15.52 sec @ 92.1 mph

½ mile:

24.16 sec @ 113.4 mph

1 mile:

39.01 sec @ 127.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/45VR18

Rear Tires:

P245/45VR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

9-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.89

Gear Ratios

1: 4.69

2: 3.31

3: 3.01

4: 2.45

5: 1.92

6: 1.45

7: 1

8: 0.75

9: 0.62

R: 2.96

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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