1979 Buick Century Special Coupé specifications

1979 Buick Century Special 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 4978 mm 196 inches
Width 1834 mm 72.2 inches
Height 1374 mm 54.1 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1473 kg 3247 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.6 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
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.1 litre
5055 cc
(308.475 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.5 × 86.4 mm
3.8 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 304 Nm (224 ft·lb) (31 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 22.9 kW/litre
31.1 ps/litre
30.7 bhp/litre
0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 60.14 Nm/litre
0.73 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester M4MC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 755.7 kPa (109.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.88 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 170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
106.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78.47 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.74 kg/kW
21.29 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 6.140
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front P185/75 x 14
Tyres rear P185/75 x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 267 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.41
general
Carfolio.com ID170401
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 46.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Buick Century Special Coupé added 2008-03-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Buick Century models

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 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
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 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 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 3785 cm3/231.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1430 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1544 kg
8 cyl, 5.1ℓ, 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
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1446 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
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1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1527 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5116mm, wb: 2746mm
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