Buick Regal Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2020): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Buick Regal, a premium mid-size car, has been a cornerstone of Buick's lineup since 1973, with a rich history that includes iconic performance models like the Grand National and GNX.

Over its production from 2002 to 2020, the Regal offered a range of engines, from the 182-hp 2.4L ECOTEC to the 310-hp 3.6L V6, with turbocharged and supercharged options enhancing its performance legacy.

Notably, the 2020 Regal TourX AWD (All-Wheel Drive) featured a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing 250 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Regal also marked Buick's entry into the Chinese market in 1999 and saw a revival in North America in 2011 as a rebranded Opel Insignia.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for various Regal models below.

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2020 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal offers a horsepower range from 250 hp with a 2.0L DOHC SIDI engine featuring Variable Valve Timing (VVT) in front-wheel drive configuration to 310 hp with a 3.6L DI DOHC VVT aluminum engine in all-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 260 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in front-wheel drive to 295 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in all-wheel drive.

The transmission options include an 8-speed automatic and a 9-speed automatic, depending on the engine and drivetrain configuration.

2019 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal offers a horsepower range from 250 hp with a 2.0L DOHC SIDI engine featuring Variable Valve Timing (VVT) in front-wheel drive configuration to 310 hp with a 3.6L DI DOHC VVT aluminum engine in all-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 260 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in front-wheel drive to 295 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in all-wheel drive.

Transmission options include an 8-speed automatic and a 9-speed automatic, depending on the engine and drivetrain configuration.

2018 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal is equipped with two engine options: a 2.0L DOHC SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) producing 250 hp and a 3.6L DI DOHC VVT Aluminum engine generating 310 hp.

Torque output ranges from 260 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 295 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in an all-wheel-drive configuration.

Transmission options include an 8-speed automatic for the 2.0L engine and a 9-speed automatic for both the 2.0L and 3.6L engines.

2017 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI with Spark Ignition Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing, producing 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L DOHC SIDI with Variable Valve Timing, generating 259 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration.

2016 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal offers a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI engine to 259 hp with the 2.0L DOHC SIDI engine.

Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 295 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine, both configurations utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission and available all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2015 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI engine producing 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L DOHC SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) generating 259 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and feature an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration.

2014 Buick Regal Horsepower

The vehicle features a horsepower range from 182 hp with a 2.4L I4 Ethanol engine to 259 hp with a 2.0L I4 DOHC SIDI engine equipped with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L I4 Ethanol engine to 295 lb-ft with the 2.0L I4 DOHC SIDI engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2013 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal offers a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC DI engine featuring eAssist technology to 270 hp with the 2.0L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI engine, which includes variable valve timing and is intercooled.

Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 295 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine. Both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2012 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal features a horsepower range from 182 hp with a 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI engine equipped with variable valve timing and E85 capability to 270 hp with a 2.0L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI engine that is intercooled and E85 capable. Torque output varies from 172 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 295 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine. Both engine configurations are paired with a front-wheel-drive layout, utilizing either a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2011 Buick Regal Horsepower

The Buick Regal is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI with variable valve timing producing 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L ECOTEC DOHC SIDI with variable valve timing, intercooling, and E85 capability generating 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive as the standard drivetrain configuration.

2004 Buick Regal Horsepower

The 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a 3.8L 3800 SFI engine, producing a horsepower range of 200 hp at 5200 rpm with 225 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, or up to 240 hp at 5200 rpm with 280 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm, depending on the engine configuration.

This vehicle features a front-wheel-drive layout and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2003 Buick Regal Horsepower

The 2003 Buick Regal is equipped with a 3.8L 3800 SFI V6 engine, producing a horsepower range of 200 hp at 5200 rpm with 225 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, up to 240 hp at 5200 rpm with 280 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm, depending on the engine configuration.

This vehicle features a front-wheel-drive layout and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2002 Buick Regal Horsepower

The 2002 Buick Regal is equipped with a 3.8L (231) SFI 3800 SERIES II engine, producing a horsepower range of 200 hp to 240 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 225 lb-ft to 280 lb-ft, influenced by the engine's specifications. The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive layout and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.