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BUICK REGAL
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A new midsize Buick sport sedan with a European-bred driving experience
Modern, sleek design with great attention to detail and excellent build quality
Efficient, four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain with EPA-rated 30 mpg highway
2.0L turbocharged model with flex-fuel capability
Driver-selectable Interactive Drive Control System, available with 2.0L turbocharged model
Available rear-seat thorax air bags
Standard 18-inch alloy wheels, leather and heated front seats, XM Satellite Radio, USB port, MP3
auxiliary jack, Bluetooth for phone and OnStar.
Model Lineup
Engines
Ecotec 2.4L
Ecotec 2.0L
turbo
Regal CXL
Regal CXL Turbo
Key
Standard
Optional
Not available
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Hydra-Matic
6T45 six-speed
automatic
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Transmissions
GM F40-6
six-speed
manual
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Aisin AF40
six-speed
automatic
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THE 2011 REGAL: A NEW BUICK BRED ON THE AUTOBAHN
Armed with turbocharged horsepower, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm,
European-tuned chassis, the all-new Buick Regal delivers a driving experience that
rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment.
“The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you’ve ever experienced from this brand,” said
Roger McCormack, director of product marketing for Buick. “The Regal is the next
chapter in Buick’s transformation and will expand the portfolio to include a modern sport
sedan.”
The new Regal takes on competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. It has a
longer wheelbase and greater trunk volume than those vehicles, along with standard
features – including a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels and
OnStar – that aren’t offered standard on either competitor. And with an estimated 30
mpg on the highway, it delivers excellent fuel economy, too.
The Regal’s development is rooted in Germany, where the globally led engineering team
created the award-winning Opel Insignia – the 2009 European Car of the Year. The
Insignia has garnered more than 31 prestigious awards and is the best-selling midsize
sedan in Europe. Regal will bring all of Insignia’s award-winning design, technology and
European-inspired performance capabilities to the American market.
Regal at a glance
For 2011, Regal is offered in premium CXL trim only, with additional trim levels to be
offered in the 2012 model year. The well-equipped Regal CXL includes the following as
standard or available equipment:
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Standard Ecotec 2.4L direct injected engine rated at an estimated 182
horsepower (136 kW)
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Available Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged and direct injected engine rated at an
estimated 220 horsepower (164 kW)
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Both engines have a six-speed automatic transmission standard with drivershifting control
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A six-speed manual transmission will be available following the introduction of
the turbocharged model
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EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway with the 2.4L and estimated 29 mpg highway
with the 2.0L turbo engine
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MacPherson strut front suspension and four-link independent rear suspension
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All-new Interactive Drive Control available with the 2.0L turbo, offering driverselectable suspension settings and automatic driver suspension setting
adaptability
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Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel anti-lock braking system, brake assist
and electronic parking brake
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StabiliTrak stability control system and full-function traction control are standard
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Standard dual-stage frontal air bags, side-curtain air bags and pedal-release
system; rear-seat thorax air bags available
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Available navigation system, Harman Kardon sound system, internal flash drive
(1GB), hard drive with 10GB for music and USB port
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Standard 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch alloy wheels standard with Interactive
Drive Control)
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Standard 12-way power, leather and heated driver seat; leather and heated
passenger front seat; Bluetooth for phone; XM Satellite Radio and OnStar.
Design story
The Regal’s sleek body design blends the sweeping silhouette and proportions of a
coupe in a progressive package that suggests motion from all angles. Great attention to
detail complements that aggressive styling, with tailored applications of Buick’s signature
design cues, such as the waterfall grille, select use of chrome trim and superior fit and
finish of the exterior panels.
“Regal is all about great proportions,” said John Cafaro, design director, passenger car.
“For example, the fenders are flared to wrap around the tires, an aggressive stance that
people aren’t used to seeing in recent Buicks.”
The car’s performance-oriented spirit is also conveyed in sleek, sculpted body-side detail
and aggressive headlamps that further suggest motion. At the rear, an abbreviated deck
and tucked-in body panels are the hallmarks of a contemporary sport sedan, with bold
taillamps and their intricate lighting elements reinforcing Regal’s attention to detail.
Eighteen-inch alloy wheels are standard.
The sweeping design motif carries over to the interior, where the side panels flow
uninterrupted into the instrument panel. The instruments have the look of expensive
sport timepieces and are lit with ice-blue LED lights. The center stack, housing the
climate and “infotainment” controls, was designed to allow for a lower, driver-centric
instrument panel profile. Features such as a thick-rimmed, leather-wrapped steering
wheel and firm, highly bolstered and leather-covered seats also support the sportoriented driving experience.
“There is great design harmony between the exterior and interior,” said Cafaro. “The
feeling of flow and motion carries through in an engaging manner that makes you want
to take the Regal out to your favorite twisting road to see what it can do.”
A breakthrough interior
The Regal’s finely crafted, sporty and well-appointed interior builds on the exceptional
attention to detail found in the Enclave and LaCrosse, blending signature styling cues
with contemporary sport sedan aesthetics.
Regal’s firm, highly bolstered seats were benchmarked against the top import
competitors for comfort and support, while a standard flow-through center console offers
plenty of storage for passengers in the front and back.
Smart applications of technology are also hallmarks of the Regal, including details such
as an available multi-function controller on the center console for operation of the audio
system, navigation system and Bluetooth or OnStar hands-free calling. The faceplate for
the “infotainment” screen is set at a 30-degree angle to contribute to the car’s flowing
interior design.
A new era in Buick design is also seen in the satin metallic, piano black and new, Kibopatterned interior trim materials. Kibo is a rich, dark, progressively grained wood that
lends an international flair to the Regal.
Under the hood
Unique with its all-four-cylinder powertrain, the Regal relies on the excellent horsepowerper-liter ratio of the Ecotec engine family to deliver smart, on-demand performance that
is also very efficient.
Both the standard 2.4L engine and the available 2.0L turbo use direct injection
technology to optimize performance, reduce emissions and maximize fuel efficiency. The
2.0L turbo is FlexFuel-capable, meaning it can run on gasoline, E85 ethanol or any
combination of the two fuels.
The 2.4L is the same engine offered in the Buick LaCrosse, but in the smaller, lighter
Regal, it delivers more agile performance. The 2.0L turbo cements the sport sedan
credibility of the Regal, with on-demand power comparable to a V-6, but the inherent
efficiency of a four-cylinder. To ensure responsive power across the rpm range, the 2.0L
turbo uses a twin-scroll turbocharger that builds power quickly at lower rpm.
Distinct, uniquely calibrated six-speed automatic transmissions are paired with each
engine as standard equipment. Both offer driver shift control that enhance the sporty
driving feel of the Regal. Models with the 2.0L turbo are also offered with an optional sixspeed manual transmission.
Driving experience
The chassis and structural systems were developed in Germany and give the Regal the
handling and dynamics of a premium European sport sedan, as well as the quiet, refined
ride and road manners expected of a Buick. The body structure is one of the most rigid
in the segment, which is approximately 25-percent stiffer than the previous Regal. This
solid structure supports more precise suspension tuning and a quieter ride.
A relatively long wheelbase of 107.8 inches (2738 mm) gives the Regal refined, wellbalanced vehicle dynamics and supports comfortable ride tuning. Additionally, an
independent MacPherson strut-type front suspension with single-path mountings and
hydraulic ride bushings; a four-link independent rear suspension; hydraulic rack-andpinion steering; and optimized four-wheel disc brakes are optimized to the capability of
the individual powertrains and tailored to the expected use by drivers. Models equipped
with the 2.0L turbo engine, for example, feature larger brakes.
Latest-generation electronic stability control (ESC or StabiliTrak), anti-lock brake system
(ABS) and traction control system (TCS) are standard with Buick’s innovative, Interactive
Drive Control real-time damping system offered on CXL Turbo.
Interactive Drive Control System
Regal’s Interactive Drive Control System chassis technology (available on CXL Turbo)
offers enhanced vehicle stability and greater driving safety. It is designed to change the
personality of the car based on the personality of the driver. A sophisticated driving
mode control module continually monitors driving style utilizing yaw rate, lateral and
longitudinal acceleration, steering wheel, throttle and vehicle speed. It defines the
dynamic vehicle state, including acceleration, braking and cornering, to optimize chassis
reactions. It also executes all of the driver selections.
All four dampers are electronically controlled and continuously adapt within milliseconds
to the prevailing road conditions, vehicle movements and individual driving style.
Chassis settings are adjustable by the driver, with Standard, Tour and Sport settings.
Interactive Drive Control allows the driver to choose between three different operating
modes that change the suspension and stability settings, throttle response, shift pattern
and steering sensitivity through the variable effort steering system. The three modes
deliver three types of experiences:
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Standard – balanced and optimized for all driving situations
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Tour – optimized for comfort and relaxed driving on long journeys
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Sport – optimized for road holding; enthusiast driving.
Selecting “Sport” mode optimizes the car for dynamic driving, tightening the suspension
and steering response and speeding up the reaction of the automatic transmission. The
“Tour” mode is optimal for long-distance cruising or rough road conditions, providing an
increase in comfort. “Standard” or Default Mode is the perfect all-around setting for daily
commuting and city traffic. The other major benefit of Interactive Drive Control is that it
automatically adapts Regal’s performance settings to individual driving styles. When a
driver begins to drive more aggressively it will tighten the suspension and increase
steering effort and change to a more aggressive throttle response. When the vehicle
senses that the driver is doing relaxed cruising, it adjusts settings for rolling smoothness
and comfort.
Apart from a more rewarding driving experience, Interactive Drive Control also offers
safety benefits in emergency situations. For example, if an obstacle must be avoided
when the car is in Tour mode, various chassis sensors convey this to the DMC and the
dampers are stiffened within milliseconds, delivering greater body control.
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CONTACT(S):
Phil Colley
Buick Communications
Phone: 586-298-0446
E-mail: phil.colley@gm.com
2011 BUICK REGAL PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
Body style / driveline:
2011 Buick Regal Premium Sport Sedan
four-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle. front-wheel-drive midsize
vehicle
steel body frame integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones;
galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece
bodyside outer panel, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias
Midsize
Oshawa, Ontario
Acura TSX and Volvo S60
Construction:
EPA vehicle class:
Manufacturing location:
Key competitors:
Engines
Ecotec 2.4L DOHC I-4
145 / 2384
3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98
precision sand cast aluminum
SPM cast aluminum
overhead camshafts, fourvalves per cylinder, continuous
variable valve timing for intake
and exhaust
individual coil-on-plug
direct injection and electronic
throttle control
11.2:1
182 / 136 @ 6700 rpm*
172 / 233 @ 4900 rpm*
regular unleaded
Displacement (cu in / cc):
Bore and stroke (in / mm):
Block material:
Cylinder head material:
Valvetrain:
Ignition System:
Fuel delivery:
Compression ratio:
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
Recommended fuel:
Max engine speed:
Emissions controls:
7000 rpm
close-coupled, catalytic
converter; variable valve
timing; positive crankcase
ventilation evaporative system
19 / 30
EPA fuel economy (city / hwy)
Ecotec 2.0L DOHC I-4 Turbo
122 / 1998
3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
overhead camshafts, four-valves
per cylinder, continuous variable
valve timing for intake and exhaust
individual coil-on-plug
direct injection and electronic
throttle control
9.2:1
220 / 164 @ 5300 (est)
258 / 350 @ 2000 (est)
premium recommended but not
required, or E85 ethanol
6350 rpm
close-coupled catalytic converter;
variable valve timing; 58x ignition
system; returnless fuel rail; widerange O2 sensor
20 / 32 (manual)
18 / 28 (automatic)
Transmissions
Type:
Application:
Gear ratios (:1):
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Reverse
Final Drive
Chassis/Suspension
Front:
Hydra-Matic 6T45
six-speed transverse,
electronically controlled,
automatic overdrive
GM F40-6
six-speed manual
std. w/2.4L
avail. w/2.0L turbo
Aisin AF40
six-speed transverse,
electronically controlled,
overdrive automatic with
torque converter clutch
std. w/ 2.0L turbo
4.58
2.96
1.91
1.44
1.00
0.75
2.94
3.23
3.92
2.04
1.32
0.95
0.76
0.62
3.75
3.76
4.14
2.37
1.55
1.15
0.86
0.68
3.39
3.33
independent, MacPherson strut-type with dual-path mountings,
Rear:
Traction control:
Steering type:
Steering wheel turns lock-tolock:
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(feet / meters):
Steering ratio:
Brakes
Type:
Brake rotor diameter – front (in
/ mm):
Brake rotor diameter – rear (in
/ mm):
Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type:
Tires:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm) :
Overall length (in / mm):
Overall width (in / mm):
Overall height (in / mm):
Front track (in / mm):
Rear track (in / mm):
specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow);
hydraulic ride bushings; continuous damping control (Interactive Drive
Control System) available on models equipped with 2.0L turbo
four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar; continuous damping
control (IDCS available on models equipped with 2.0L turbo
all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention
hydraulic, specifically calibrated rack-and-pinion power steering;
variable-effort with 2.0L turbo
2.68 (18- and 19-inch wheels)
37.4 / 11.4 (18- and 19-inch wheels)
15.2:1
four-wheel disc w/ABS (w/ESC)
2.4L: 11.7 / 296 vented; single-piston, cast iron caliper
2.0L: 12.6 / 321 vented; single-piston, cast iron caliper
2.4L: 11.5 / 292 solid; single-piston, aluminum caliper
2.0L: 12.4 / 315 vented; single-piston, aluminum caliper
18-inch aluminum (std. on all models)
19-inch aluminum (opt. with CXL Turbo)
Michelin Pilot MXM4 P235/50R18
Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/40R19
107.8 / 2738
190.2 / 4831
73.1 / 1811
58.4 / 1483
62.4 / 1585
62.5 / 1587
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
Headroom (in / mm):
Legroom (in / mm):
Shoulder room (in / mm):
Hip room (in / mm):
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft / L) :
EPA Interior Volume (cu ft / L):
Cargo Volume (cu ft / L):
Capacities
Fuel tank (gal / L):
Engine oil (qt / L):
Curb weight (lbs / kg):
2/3
38.8 / 985 (front)
36.8 / 935 (rear)
42.1 / 1069 (front)
37.3 / 947 (rear)
56.7 / 1440 (front)
54.4 / 1382 (rear)
55.4 / 1407 (front)
52.3 / 1328 (rear)
96.81 / 2741
111.1 / 3146
14.25 / 403
18.5 / 70
2.4L: 5.0 / 4.7
2.0L: 6.3 / 6.0
3600 /1633 (2.4L)
*SAE certified
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