Regal engines

avro206 · 10-15-2009, 07:56 AM

What kind of engines are we expecting?

I got this tidbit from http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11...nia-based.html

......"the new Regal sedan will be offered initially with two 4-cylinder petrol engines, a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter unit developing an output of 165HP and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 217HP. Both versions will be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard"

2.0L Turbo sounds great. Crank it up to 260 though

civilzues · 10-15-2009, 08:02 AM

165 hp? it should be 180....

K-1 · 10-15-2009, 09:12 AM

I assume "CarScoop" is theorizing that GM will use engines straight from the Insignia and the old-tech 2.4L. I have a feeling, if the turbo assumption is correct, we'll see a 2.4L DI ~180hp (like the 'Nox) and a 260hp LNF.

FenwickHockey65 · 10-15-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by civilzues

165 hp? it should be 180....

Maybe they're basing that figure off the non-SIDI version.

CRBoyd91 · 10-15-2009, 10:02 AM

I would think the DI 2.4 should be standard with the 2.0T making at least 265 hp as an option. Optimally it needs a V6 too but if they can pull off the 4 cyl with enough power and great fuel economy I would be satisfied.

ARCANGEL · 10-15-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

I would think the DI 2.4 should be standard with the 2.0T making at least 265 hp as an option. Optimally it needs a V6 too but if they can pull off the 4 cyl with enough power and great fuel economy I would be satisfied.

I dont know if it needs a six the current iteration of the 2.0T in the cobalt SS is a sweet and powerful engine! If they modify the boost to raise the low end torque and a bit of the HP it will be a quick yet fuel efficient engine

CRBoyd91 · 10-15-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCANGEL

I dont know if it needs a six the current iteration of the 2.0T in the cobalt SS is a sweet and powerful engine! If they modify the boost to raise the low end torque and a bit of the HP it will be a quick yet fuel efficient engine

Exactly, I'm fine with it as long as the powerband can perform comparably to its V6 competition. It can also be touted for its fuel economy.

ARCANGEL · 10-15-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

Exactly, I'm fine with it as long as the powerband can perform comparably to its V6 competition. It can also be touted for its fuel economy.

yes. Have you driven the current SS? Go check it out it will give you an idea of what to expect

K-1 · 10-15-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCANGEL

If they modify the boost to raise the low end torque and a bit of the HP it will be a quick yet fuel efficient engine

Peak torque starts at 2,000 RPM and holds steady through 5,000. How much more low-end do you want? We don't need Grandma doing burnouts at every stoplight.

ARCANGEL · 10-15-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by K-1

Peak torque starts at 2,000 RPM and holds steady through 5,000. How much more low-end do you want? We don't need Grandma doing burnouts at every stoplight.

Lol the point is we don't want grandma in this Buick lol.

K-1 · 10-15-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCANGEL

Lol the point is we don't want grandma in this Buick lol.

Very true, but this is Buick we're talking about.

JBsZ06 · 10-15-2009, 11:54 AM

the turbo 2 liter 260 hp motor belongs in this car!

In fact it belongs in every small car platform GM makes.

2.4 liter 182 hp
2 liter 260 hp..

No need for a v6. IMO

Add in a DSG tranny option for the sports version and it'll be hard to pass up on..

Get 8 percent better fuel economy too..

ARCANGEL · 10-15-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by K-1

Very true, but this is Buick we're talking about.

True but as I was discussing with friends Buick is the most impressive brand right now to guys my age. We also think they are postioning Buick as an Audi fighter. FWD AWD with 4cyl and 6 cyl

cdp326 · 10-15-2009, 11:59 AM

Buyers of any kind will be welcome to the Regal, can't be too picky.

My grandmother drives a Saturn Astra, so you never know what people are going to drive. The Regal will pull in more younger buyers than many past and present Buicks simply because it's a smaller, less expensive model than they've had in years.

BlackGTP · 10-15-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JBsZ06

the turbo 2 liter 260 hp motor belongs in this car!

In fact it belongs in every small car platform GM makes.

2.4 liter 182 hp
2 liter 260 hp..

No need for a v6. IMO

Add in a DSG tranny option for the sports version and it'll be hard to pass up on..

Get 8 percent better fuel economy too..

And then GM can play on Ford's marketing and call it EgoBoost!

10-15-2009, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
avro206 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 422	Regal engines What kind of engines are we expecting? I got this tidbit from http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11...nia-based.html ......"the new Regal sedan will be offered initially with two 4-cylinder petrol engines, a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter unit developing an output of 165HP and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 217HP. Both versions will be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard" 2.0L Turbo sounds great. Crank it up to 260 though

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K-1 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Drives: 2008 Saturn ASTRA 5dr XR 2009 Saturn AURA XE Posts: 2,579	Re: Regal engines I assume "CarScoop" is theorizing that GM will use engines straight from the Insignia and the old-tech 2.4L. I have a feeling, if the turbo assumption is correct, we'll see a 2.4L DI ~180hp (like the 'Nox) and a 260hp LNF. __________________ 2008 Saturn ASTRA 5-door XR - Sandstone - Me 2009 Saturn AURA XE - Quicksilver - Wife 2009 Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller - Black/Champagne - Son 2008 Radio Flyer Sport Trike - Classic Red - Son 2008 Fisher-Price Power Wheels Lil' Kawasaki ATV - Green/Yellow - Son

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CRBoyd91 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX (Katy Area) Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Posts: 3,957	Re: Regal engines I would think the DI 2.4 should be standard with the 2.0T making at least 265 hp as an option. Optimally it needs a V6 too but if they can pull off the 4 cyl with enough power and great fuel economy I would be satisfied. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - 112,000 mi.

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JBsZ06 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Drives: C6 Blk M6 Z51 w/NPP Posts: 3,108	Re: Regal engines the turbo 2 liter 260 hp motor belongs in this car! In fact it belongs in every small car platform GM makes. 2.4 liter 182 hp 2 liter 260 hp.. No need for a v6. IMO Add in a DSG tranny option for the sports version and it'll be hard to pass up on.. Get 8 percent better fuel economy too.. __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

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cdp326 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Drives: '97 Maxima SE Posts: 2,227	Re: Regal engines Buyers of any kind will be welcome to the Regal, can't be too picky. My grandmother drives a Saturn Astra, so you never know what people are going to drive. The Regal will pull in more younger buyers than many past and present Buicks simply because it's a smaller, less expensive model than they've had in years. __________________ Current - - Previous 97 Maxima - '94 SC2 08 Aura XE - '05 VUE - '98 SL1 08 Rondo - 07 Entourage - 03 Montana

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