2000 Buick Bengal

Concept

Buick Bengal is a car that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. The power is produced by a supercharged engine of 3.4 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 250 bhp (253 PS/186 kW) of power, and maximum torque of 325 N·m (240 lb·ft/33.1 kgm). The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed automatic gearbox. Stated kerb weight is 1588 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2+2 seats
Length
4445 mm
Weight
1588 kg
Engine type
supercharged petrol
Engine size
3.4 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
253 PS / 250 bhp / 186 kW
Torque
325 Nm / 240 ft.lb / 33.1 kgm

2000 Buick Bengal specifications

2000 Buick Bengal data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2794 mm	110 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4445 mm	175 inches
Width	1867 mm	73.5 inches
Height	1267 mm	49.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.59
Kerb weight	1588 kg	3501 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	GM
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6
Capacity	3.4 litre 3350 cc (204.43 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92 × 84 mm 3.62 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
maximum torque	325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)
Specific output	55.6 kW/litre 75.7 ps/litre 74.6 bhp/litre 1.22 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	97.01 Nm/litre 1.17 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1219.1 kPa (176.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	558.33 cc
Aspiration	S/Charged
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 159.62 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 117.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 157.43 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.52 kg/kW 14.23 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.
Rear suspension	I.MultiLi.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	Michelin 245/45 R 20
Tyres rear	Michelin 245/45 R 20
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	109307
Production total	1
Model code
Model family	Concept
RAC rating	31.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2000 Buick Bengal added 2003-03-14. Last modified 2013-02-28.