Full specs1996 Buick Century specifications
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Applicable to the USA domestic market(s). | ||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater sedan/saloon | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
| 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 | 4803 mm | 189.1 inches | |
| Width | 1763 mm | 69.4 inches | |
| Height | 1377 mm | 54.2 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1383 kg | 3049 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 62.5 litres | 13.7 [16.5] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | GM | ||
| Engine code | |||
| Cylinders | V 6 | ||
| Capacity | 3.1 litre 3135 cc (191.309 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 89 × 84 mm
3.5 × 3.31 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (SAEnet) |
162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW) |
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| maximum torque (SAEnet) |
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| Specific output (SAEnet) |
38.1 kW/litre 51.7 ps/litre 51 bhp/litre 0.84 bhp/cu in |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | |||
| compression ratio | |||
| Fuel system | |||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | |||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | |||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 522.5 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 | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 117.3 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 86.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 115.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 11.59 kg/kW 19.36 lb/bhp |
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| 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.MS.CS.ARB. | ||
| Rear suspension | LA.CS.ARB. | ||
| 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 | |||
| Final drive ratio | |||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 20350 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 29.5 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1996 Buick Century added 1996-05-07. Last modified 2013-02-28. |
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Buick Century models
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
4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 3344 cm3/204.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1266 kg
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