1981 Buick Century Station Wagon V6 specifications

1981 Buick Century Station Wagon V6 data
 
bodywork
Body type5/6 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
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 4996 mm 196.7 inches
Width 1808 mm 71.2 inches
Height 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.9 litres 15.2 [18.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code LD5
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.8 litre
3791 cc
(231.341 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
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
257 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.2 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
21.6 kW/litre
29.4 ps/litre
29 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
67.79 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 851.9 kPa (123.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.83 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 6.140
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front P195/75 R 14
Tyres rear P195/75 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 227 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID696289
Production total
Model code E35
Model family 4A
RAC rating 34.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Buick Century Station Wagon V6 added 2020-07-26.
Last modified 2020-07-26.

Buick Century - 4A models

5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5738 cm3/350.2cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5738 cm3/350.2cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4343 cm3/265.0cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
Buick Century Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1473 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3212 cm3/196.0cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1420 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3785 cm3/231.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1420 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1473 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1466 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3785 cm3/231.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1483 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1483 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1477 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3212 cm3/196.0cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1430 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5737 cm3/350.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1563 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1544 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1544 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3785 cm3/231.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1491 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1538 kg
Buick Century Turbo Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1456 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3216 cm3/196.3cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1522 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1612 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1314 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3293 cm3/201.0cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1426 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3293 cm3/201.0cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW