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| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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| electricity |
(2003 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3135 cm3 / 191.3 cu in / 191.3 cu in, 130.5 kW / 175.0 hp / 175.0 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 265.0 N·m / 195.5 lb·ft / 195.5 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 6180 l / 218.24 cu ft / 218.24 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4943 mm / 194.6 in / 194.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1521 kg / 3353 lb / 3353 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1847 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2769 mm / 109.0 in / 109.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1552 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm / 6.7 in / 6.7 in | Fuel capacity | 66 l / 14.6 UK gal / 17.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | LG8 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V6) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; aluminium head | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.06 | |
| Fuel supply | SPFi | Engine displacement | 3135 cm3 / 191.3 cu in / 191.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 522.50 cm3/cylinder / 31.885 cu in/cylinder / 31.885 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.6 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 130.5 kW / 175.0 hp / 175.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 265.0 N·m / 195.5 lb·ft / 195.5 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 52.2 kW / 70.0 hp / 70.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 41.6 kW/l / 0.915 bhp/cu in / 0.915 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 84.5 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.71 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.05 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 115.1 kW/ton / 87.2 bhp/ton / 87.2 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) | 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 562 km / 349 mi / 349 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut | Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | 6 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6 x 15 |
| Tyres front | P205/70 R 15 | Tyres rear | P205/70 R 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 274 mm / 10.8 in / 10.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 274 mm / 10.8 in / 10.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Century
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