In 1978, we gave the V6 a shot of adrenalin. It hasn't been the same since. Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick? | Julio Cezar Kronbauer's Blog

In 1978, we gave the V6 a shot of adrenalin. It hasn't been the same since. Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?

In 1978, we gave the V-6 a shot of adrenalin. It hasn't been the same since.
The turbocharged V-6. Turbocharging. Five years ago hardly anyone even knew what it was. But that wasn't at all surprising considering no American car company offered turbocharging. In any of its cars. Then, in 1978, Buick made automotive history by offering a turbocharged V•6 as standard equipment in three of its cars. Since then, other automakers have jumped on the turbocharging bandwagon. But while they were busy designing theirs, Buick was refining a turbo that was already on the road. The power of horsepower. As you know, a turbo is simply a device which, when called upon, helps produce more horsepower in all engine. The 3.8 liter turbo V-6, for instance, puts out 55% more horsepower than its non-turbocharged counterpart. 36% more horsepower than the non-turbocharged 4.1 liter V-6. And 21% more horsepower than the big 5.0 liter non-turbocharged V-8. Enough horsepower to propel the Regal Sport Coupe from 0.50 in a sizzling 7.9 seconds. The kind of performance that comes in handy when accelerating to highway speeds, passing speeds, or when climbing steep hills. `Further refinements. The turbocharger is an integral part of the engine. Consequently, every turbo Buick offers is carefully and precisely manufactured. With some tolerances as fine as one-ten thousandth of an inch. Other refinements include 'hotter' spark plugs and an electric 'Early Fuel Evaporation' (EFE) system which preheats the incoming air/fuel mixture during cold starts. In addition, an electronic spark control serves to sense detonation and automatically adjusts the spark accordingly. The turbo, like the engine, needs to be well lubricated. So this V-6 turbo comes equipped with a high pressure oil pump that draws from a S-quart oil pan. None of these developments occurred overnight. Rather, they came about over a period of years. So if you're ready for a turbo, look to the people who first introduced it to the American production car. Buick. In the years to come, we'll more than likely be taking it even further. Buicks are equipped with GM•built engines supplied by various divisions. See your Buick dealer for details

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