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Buick Century

(1978 model)

Brief specs of 1978 Buick Century

5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 3214 cm3 / 196.1 cu in / 196.1 cu in, 66.0 kW / 88.5 hp / 88.5 hp @ 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm, 224.0 N·m / 165.2 lb·ft / 165.2 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BuickIssued from1978
ModelCenturyIssued until
SerieCenturyNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBuickCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4890 l / 172.69 cu ft / 172.69 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4990 mm / 196.5 in / 196.5 inTotal (curb) weight1430 kg / 3153 lb / 3153 lb
Width1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 inDry weight
Height1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.81  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.5Frontal area (A)2.15 m2 / 23.1 sq ft / 23.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)1.07 m2 / 11.5 sq ft / 11.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)26.7 kW / 35.7 hp / 35.7 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement3214 cm3 / 196.1 cu in / 196.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power66.0 kW / 88.5 hp / 88.5 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque224.0 N·m / 165.2 lb·ft / 165.2 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)26.4 kW / 35.4 hp / 35.4 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output20.5 kW/l / 0.451 bhp/cu in / 0.451 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque69.7 N·m/l / 0.61 lb·ft/cu in / 0.61 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio62.9 kW/ton / 47.7 bhp/ton / 47.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front185/75-R14Tyres rear185/75-R14
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Century

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