Transmissions
Type: six-speed transverse,
electronically
controlled, automatic
overdrive
six-speed transverse,
electronically controlled,
automatic overdrive
six-speed manual
Application: std. w/ 2.4L e
std. Regal / GS opt. Regal GS with
FWD
Gear ratios (:1):
First 4.58 4.48 3.92
Second 2.96 2.87 2.04
Third 1.91 1.84 1.32
Fourth 1.45 1.41 0.95
Fifth 1.00 1.00 0.76
Sixth 0.75 0.74 0.62
Reverse 2.94 2.88 3.75
Final Drive 2.64 2.77 3.76
Electric Drive System (Regal With eAssist)
Type: belt-driven, liquid-cooled motor/generator unit and lithium-ion
battery system; air-cooled power electronics and battery pack
Maximum electric generating
power:
15 kW @ 1570-3180 rpm
Maximum electric motor torque
(cranking):
110 lb-ft / 150 Nm
Maximum electric motor torque
(electric assist):
79 lb-ft / 107 Nm @ 1,000 rpm
Maximum electric motor power
(electric assist):
15 hp / 11.2 kW @ 1,000-2,200 rpm
Lithium-ion battery: 115V, 0.5-kWh, 15 kW peak power
Chassis / Suspension
Front: independent, MacPherson strut-type with dual-path mountings,
specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar
(hollow); hydraulic ride bushings; continuous damping control;
HiPer Strut suspension standard on GS and AWD models.
Interactive Drive Control System standard on GS
Rear: four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar; continuous
damping control (FWD models); Interactive Drive Control System
standard on GS. H-arm suspension standard on AWD models
Traction control: all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention
Steering type: electric rack-and-pinion power-assisted (dual-pinion design) with
FWD Regal models; belt-driven electric power steering standard
on GS and AWD models
Steering wheel turns lock-to-
lock:
2.68 (18- and 19-inch wheels)
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
38.1 / 11.6
Steering ratio: 15.2:1
