1989 Buick Century specifications

1989 Buick Century data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2664 mm 104.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1491 mm 58.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4801 mm 189 inches
Width 1763 mm 69.4 inches
Height 1364 mm 53.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1266 kg 2791 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code LG7
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3.3 litre
3344 cc
(204.063 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94 × 80.3 mm
3.7 × 3.16 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.17
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
35.7 kW/litre
48.5 ps/litre
47.8 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
75.06 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system Rochester fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 943.2 kPa (136.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 557.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
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 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
128.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
94.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
126.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.61 kg/kW
17.72 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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.TA.
Rear suspension TBA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID18007
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 Buick Century added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Buick Century models

4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1383 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2180 cm3/133.0cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1354 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2190 cm3/133.6cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1354 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4A 2190 cm3/133.6cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2190 cm3/133.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1335 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 2190 cm3/133.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1315 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 3A 2190 cm3/133.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1415 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1438 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1391 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1458 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1458 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1409 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1443 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1461 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1454 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2675 cm3/163.2cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1472 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2226 cm3/135.8cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 121 kW 1263 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2975 cm3/181.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1367 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1332 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2954 cm3/180.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1420 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1500 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1560 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1550 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1540 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1550 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1301 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1321 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2975 cm3/181.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1414 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2508 cm3/153.0cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW 1345 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2508 cm3/153.0cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW 1370 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1580 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1580 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1470 kg
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