1978 Buick Century Limited Coupé specifications

1978 Buick Century Limited Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2746 mm 108.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1468 mm 57.8 inches
Length 4968 mm 195.6 inches
Width 1834 mm 72.2 inches
Height 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.5 litres 15.1 [18.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code LC9
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.2 litre
3216 cc
(196.252 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 86.36 mm
3.5 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)		 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(net)		 224 Nm (165 ft·lb) (22.8 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(net)		 20.9 kW/litre
28.4 ps/litre
28 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)		 69.65 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 875.3 kPa (126.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 536 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front P185/75 R 14
Tyres rear P185/75 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID719323
Production total
Model code L87
Model family 4A
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Buick Century Limited Coupé added 2021-01-13.
Last modified 2021-01-24.

Buick Century - 4A models

1981 Buick Century Estate Wagon V6 4A H35
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Century Estate Wagon V8 4A H35
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 4.3ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Century Station Wagon V6 4A E35
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Century Station Wagon V8 4A E35
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 4.3ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Regal Diesel 4A J47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5738 cm3/350.2cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Regal Limited Diesel 4A M47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5738 cm3/350.2cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Regal Limited V6 4A M47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Regal Limited V8 4A M47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 4.3ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Regal Sport Coupé 4A K47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Regal V6 4A J47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
1981 Buick Regal V8 4A J47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
8 cyl, 4.3ℓ, l: 5095mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1466 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3212 cm3/196.0cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1420 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1473 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3785 cm3/231.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1420 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Coupé
Buick Century Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1473 kg
8 cyl, 5.1ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3212 cm3/196.0cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1430 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1483 kg
8 cyl, 5.1ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1483 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1477 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Sedan
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3785 cm3/231.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1430 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Station Wagon
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5737 cm3/350.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1563 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Station Wagon
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1538 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Station Wagon
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1544 kg
8 cyl, 5.1ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Station Wagon
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1544 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Special Station Wagon
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3785 cm3/231.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1491 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupé
Buick Century Turbo Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1456 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Century Custom 4A H09
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Century Custom 4A H09
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Century Custom 4A H09
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
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6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
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6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Salon Series G GH22
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1978 Ford Fairmont
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
6 cyl, 3.3ℓ, l: 4923mm, wb: 2680mm
1978 Ford Fairmont Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
6 cyl, 3.3ℓ, l: 4923mm, wb: 2680mm
1978 Ford Fairmont Futura
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1266 kg
6 cyl, 3.3ℓ, l: 4973mm, wb: 2680mm
1978 Ford Fairmont Futura Automatic
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6 cyl, 3.3ℓ, l: 4973mm, wb: 2680mm