(1989 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Century | Issued until | |
| Serie | Century | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4801 mm / 189.0 in / 189.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1763 mm / 69.4 in / 69.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Height | 1364 mm / 53.7 in / 53.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1266 kg / 2791 lb / 2791 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2664 mm / 104.9 in / 104.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.3 mm / 3.16 in / 3.16 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.17 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3344 cm3 / 204.1 cu in / 204.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 557.33 cm3/cylinder / 34.010 cu in/cylinder / 34.010 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 119.3 kW / 162.2 hp / 162.2 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 251.0 Nm / 185.1 lbft / 185.1 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 117.7 kW / 160.0 bhp / 160.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 47.8 kW/l / 1.065 bhp/cu in / 1.065 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 75.06 Nm/l / 0.657 lbft/cu in / 0.657 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 126.38 kW/ton / 171.83 bhp/ton / 171.83 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.TA. | Suspension rear | TBA. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Century
