1986 Buick Regal RWD Cars Fact Sheet
1986 Buick Regal Facts, Figures, and Specifications
Under the T-Type and Grand National hoods lay a new intercooler for the turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6. That addition allowed the V-6 to churn out 235 horsepower and 330 pounds-feet of torque.
1986 – 235 Horsepower for the Turbo V-6
The rear-drive platform hung on, but little was added . . . except for the T Type and Grand National Turbo V-6. It now had an intercooler allowing for more aggressive engine management and 35 more HP and 330 ft. lbs of torque! The 5 Liter Oldsmobile V-8 was now an option on all other Regals.
General Year Information – 1986 Buick Regal
While most of Buick’s lineup had switched to contemporary front-wheel drive, Regal kept its rear-drive platform with little change.
Customers could still choose the Base or Limited Regal, or the T Type with the Grand National still an option on the T Type. New, was that Regals could be fitted with a 307 CID (5.0-liter) Oldsmobile V-8. Again, the standard powertrain was a carbureted version of the 3.8-liter V-6, with three-speed automatic transmission standard and the four-speed overdrive automatic optional. The diesel V-6 was gone.
Available colors were white, black and cream beige plus nine metallics: silver, gray, light brown, brown, light blue, dark blue, rosewood. dark red, and light sage; the latter not available on T Types.
Sales of the G Body platform again dropped, now at 91,229.
1986 Buick Regal Facts – Models Offered
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Regal standard equipment included bumper guards and protective strips, power brakes and steering, AM radio, cigarette lighter, dual horns, dual chrome mirrors, color-keyed body-side moldings. notch back seats (cloth or vinyl), and P195/75R14 steel-belted radial whitewalls. A 231 CID (3.8-liter) V-6, still using a carburetor, was standard along with a three-speed automatic transmission.
In addition to base Regal equipment of bumper guards and protective strips, power brakes and steering, AM radio, cigarette lighter, dual horns, dual chrome mirrors, color-keyed body-side moldings, Regal Limited added an exterior molding package and 55/45 notch back seating. P195/75A14 white sidewall tires were standard.
Regal’s high-performance T Type retained the 3.8 Liter V-6 with turbocharger and sequential port fuel injection, though, a major change was made to this engine: a new intercooler. Now, the fuel-injected engine churned out 235 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque. The inter cooler not only added power but reduced the likelihood of detonation.
Regal’s T Type sported a blackout-trimmed grille, windows, wipers and headlamp bezels, plus a revised tail lamp treatment with black moldings. It rode on low-profile P215/65R15 tires on aluminum wheels. The T Type’s Gran Touring suspension included a rear stabilizer, larger-diameter front stabilizer bar, higher-rate springs and shocks. Performance rear axle ratio was 3.42:1. Engine identification appeared on the side of the hood bulge. T Types also had body color sport mirrors, a trip odometer, turbo boost gauge, LED tachometer. leather-wrapped steering wheel, and air conditioning as standard.
An optional T Type Designers’ Package added a front air dam, rear deck spoiler, and special black and dark gray accent paint on the optional, firmer Lear Siegler bucket seats that had an adjustable backs.
The Regal Grand National, though still an option on the T Type went a lengthy step beyond it. The Grand National’s all-black body, complete with air dam and spoiler, had virtually no chrome or brightwork of any kind. Grand Nationals rolled on four chrome-plated wheels, with handling provided by the T Type’s performance-tuned Gran Touring suspension. Gray cloth bucket seats were standard.
The turbocharged V-6 with intercooler and sequential port fuel injection was claimed to be the most advanced high-performance engine offered in a Buick. Rated at more than twice the horsepower of the normally aspirated V-6 version, it fed that power to a four-speed overdrive automatic transmission. A total of 5,512 were produced out of the the total T Type production of 7,896 in this year.
1986 Buick Regal Facts – Engines
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LD5 BASE V-6: 90-degree, overhead-valve V-6. Cast iron alloy block and head. Displacement: 231 CID (3.8-liters). Bore & stroke: 3.8 x 3.4 in. Compression ratio: 8.0:1. Horsepower: 110 @ 3800 RPM. Torque: 190 lb.-ft. @ 1600 RPM. Four main bearings. Hydraulic valve litters. Valve Timing: (w/o ramp) Intake (188°) 265°, Exhaust: (194°) 273°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3744″, Exhaust 0.3744″. Carburetor: 2 barrel Rochester 2ME. VIN Code: A.
LM9 TURBOCHARGED V-6 (Regal T Type): Cast iron alloy block and head. Displacement: 231 CID (3.8 liters). Bore & stroke: 3.8 x 3.4 in. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Brake H.P.: 235 at 4400 R.P.M. Torque: 330 lb.-ft. at 2800 R.P.M. with turbocharger, intercooler, and sequential fuel injection. Four Main Bearings. Hydraulic valve litters. Valve Timing: (w/o ramp) Intake (193°) 282°, Exhaust: (196°) 276°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.400″, Exhaust 0.422″ Sequential fuel injection. VIN Code: 7.
307 CID V-8 LV2: 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head. Displacement: 307 CID (5.0 liters). Bore & stroke: 3.80 x 3.385 in. Compression ratio: 8.0:1. Horsepower: 140 @ 3200 RPM. Torque: 255 lb.-ft. @ 2000 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Carburetor: 4 barrel 4MC. Built by Oldsmobile. VIN Code: Y or H.
1986 Buick Regal Facts – Chassis Features
- Wheelbase: 108.1 in.
- Overall length: Regal coupe 200.6 in.
- Height: Regal coupe 54.6 in.
- Width: Regal coupe 71.6 in.
- Front Tread: 58.5 in.
- Rear Tread: 57.7 – 57.8 in.
- Standard Tires: Regal P195/75R14 SBA WSW; Regal T Type P205/70R14 SBR
1986 Buick Regal Facts – Accessories and Options
Comfort/Convenience:
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- Air conditioning ($750).
- Automatic touch climate control air conditioning. ($900); T Type ($150).
- Cruise control w/resume ($175).
- Digital electronic instrument cluster ($299); T Type ($173).
- Electric door locks ($130).
- Electric trunk release ($40).
- Hatch-type roof ($850).
- Headlamps-on indicator ($16).
- Manual passenger seat back recliner ($75).
- Power windows ($195).
- Rear defogger, electric ($145).
- Six-way power driver’s seat ($225).
- Sliding silver electric Astroroof ($925).
- Sport steering wheel ($50); N/A T Type.
- Theft deterrent system ($159).
- Tilt steering ($115).
- Tinted glass ($115).
Tinted windshield ($99). - Trip odometer ($16); standard on T Type.
- Two-speed wiper w/delay ($50).
Lighting and Mirrors:
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- Tungsten-halogen headlamps ($25).
- Coach lamps: Ltd ($102).
- Cornering lamps ($57) except. T Type.
- Door courtesy/warning lights: Ltd ($44).
- Dual chrome mirrors left remote ($25) exc. T Type.
- Dual remote color-keyed mirrors ($83); T Type ($30).
- Dual sport mirrors left remote ($53); std. T Type.
- Lighted visor vanity mirror, passenger ($58).
- Rear seat reading light ($30); rear ($24).
- Twilight Sentinel ($57).
- Visor vanity mirror, passenger ($7).
Entertainment:
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- Automatic power antenna ($65).
- Black protective body side moldings: T Type ($55).
- Bodyside stripes ($45).
- Concert sound speakers ($95).
- Designers’ accent paint ($205).
- Door edge guards ($15).
- Dual rear speakers ($25).
- Electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio ($242); w/cassette and equalizer ($494).
- Exterior trim:
- Front license bracket (NC).
- Heavy-padded landau vinyl top ($245) exc. T Type.
- Landau vinyl top ($186) exc. T Type.
- Radio delete ($56 credit).
- Seek/scan electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio ($158); w/clock ($222); w/cassette ($344).
- Solid special color paint ($200).
Interior Trim/Upholstery:
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- Full-length console: Ltd/T Type ($82).
- Cloth 55/45 seating ($133); std. on Ltd.
- Cloth bucket seats: base/T Type ($195).
- Front mats ($17); rear ($12).
- Front mats w/inserts ($25); rear ($20).
- Lear Siegler bucket seats: T Type ($600).
- Leather/Vinyl 45/45 seating: Ltd ($295); T Type ($595).
Wheels and Tires:
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- Chrome-plated wheels ($195); N/A T Type.
- All-Season Tires: P205/70R14 SBA WSW ($62).
- Cast aluminum wheels ($285); std. T Type.
- Color-keyed wheels ($85) exc. T Type.
- Locking wire wheel covers ($199); N/A T Type.
- P215/65R15 SBA WLT: T Type ($92).
1986 Buick Regal Facts – Related Document Downloads
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1986 Buick Regal Facts – Powertrains and Powertrain Options
Engines:
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- 231 CID (3.8-liter) V-6 Standard on Regal and Regal Limited
- Turbocharged 231 CID (3.8-liter) V-6: Standard in Regal T Type and Grand National. Optional others ($660)
- 307 CID (5.0-liter) V-8, 4Bbl.: Regal and Regal Limited ($540).
Transmissions:
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- Three-speed auto. transmission: Regal and Regal Limited with 231 CID V-6. Gear ratios: (1st 2.74:1· 2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Reverse) 2.07:1.
- Four-speed overdrive automatic transmission: Regal T Type & Grand National, standard. All others optional: Gear ratios: (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Axle ratios:
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- Regal: w/3-speed automatic: 2.41:1 standard; 3.08:1 3.23:1 optional
- Regal and Regal Limited gas engines w/4-spd automatic: 3.08:1 standard; 3.42:1 optional
- Regal and Regal Limited diesel engines w/4-spd automatic: 2.93:1 standard; none optional
- Regal T Type & Grand National: 3.42:1 standard; none optional
NOTE: Base 231 CID V-6 included in base model pricing. See Production figures for more information.
1986 Buick Regal Facts – Grand National Model
NOTE: The Grand National was an option on the T Type. See “Packages” in Convenience/Appearance Options for full details.
1986 Buick Regal Facts – Related Images
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1986 Buick Regal Limited
The 1986 Buick Regal Limited and its lesser sister, the Base Regal differed only by trim and interior appointments, with the Limited being more luxurious. 39,734 Base Regals and 43,559 Limiteds were produced in 1986, a loss of over 37,000 units.
1986 Buick Regal T Type
The 1986 Buick Regal T Type was the Limited with performance options and sporty interior appointments. It was sort of a “stealth” Grand National, as the difference w s in appearance only – for the most part. Unfortunately, looks sold back then and of the total of 7,896 performance V-6s produced, only 2,384 were the T Type.
1986 Buick Regal Grand National
The 1986 Buick Regal Grand National’s looks weren’t much different from the 1985 version, but the performance improved greatly wit the addition of an intercooler toe package. It boosted the HP to 235 and the Torque to 330. 5,512 Grand Nationals were produced in 1986, showing both performance and looks sold cars.
1986 Buick Regal Resources
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1986 Buick Regal Facts – Body Paint Color Codes
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1986 Buick Regal
| 11 White | |
| 11 White | |
| 12 Silver | |
| 15 Medium Gray | |
| 17 Black | |
| 19 Black | |
| 22 Light Blue | |
| 24 Bright Blue | |
| 25 Light Blue | |
| 27 Medium Blue | |
| 29 Dark Blue | |
| 31 Dark Blue | |
| 40 White | |
| 41 Black | |
| 42 Light Sage | |
| 43 Light Sage | |
| 49 Dark Sage | |
| 52 Sedona Tan | |
| 54 Yellow Beige | |
| 58 Light Chestnut | |
| 61 Light Chestnut | |
| 62 Dark Chestnut | |
| 64 Dark Chestnut | |
| 65 Medium Driftwood | |
| 70 Carmine | |
| 71 Medium Red | |
| 74 Dark Red | |
| 75 Garnet Red | |
| 78 Dark Carmine | |
| 79 Dark Red | |
| 84 Medium Gray | |
| 92 Medium Emerald Firemist | |
| 94 Medium Blue Firemist | |
| 96 Dark Driftwood Firemist | |
| 13S Silver |
1986 Buick Regal – What’s It Worth?
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