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Buick Century
1939 – 1942
United States
A classic from the 1930s, the Buick Century was built from 1939 to 1942. It came in a single version, the 5.2L 3MT with 143 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production1939 – 1942
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power143 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 3MT (143 HP) 5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 143 hp | — | — | 3-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L8
- Displacement
- 5231 cm3 (319 ci)
- Power
- 105 KW @ 3600 RPM143 HP @ 3600 RPM141 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.5 in (5169 mm)
- Width
- 72 in (1829 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 125.5 in (3188 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.8 in (198 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Length5,169 mm
Width1,829 mm
Height—
Wheelbase3,188 mm
Curb weight1,780 kg
Torque—
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
