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Buick Century
1989 – 1996
United States
The Buick Century was in production from 1989 to 1996. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 111 to 162 hp. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1939 – 1942), peak power rose from 143 to 162 hp, and minimum weight went down by 514 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1989 – 1996
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power111 – 162 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed193 km/h
Fuel economy11.5 – 12.3 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 3AT FWD (110 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 111 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 3.3L V6 3AT FWD (160 HP) 3.3 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 162 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 3.3L V6 4AT FWD (160 HP) 3.3 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 162 hp | — | 193 | 4-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2471 cm3 (151 ci)
- Power
- 82 KW @ 5200 RPM111 HP @ 5200 RPM110 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM183 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 185/75 R 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in (4801 mm)
- Width
- 69.4 in (1763 mm)
- Height
- 53.7 in (1364 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.7/56.7 in (1,491/1,440 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.9 in (2664 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16 cuFT (453 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2868 lbs (1301 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3340 cm3 (204 ci)
- Power
- 119 KW @ 5200 RPM162 HP @ 5200 RPM160 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM251 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 185/75 R 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in (4801 mm)
- Width
- 69.4 in (1763 mm)
- Height
- 53.7 in (1364 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.7/56.7 in (1,491/1,440 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.9 in (2664 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16 cuFT (453 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2952 lbs (1339 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3340 cm3 (204 ci)
- Power
- 119 KW @ 5200 RPM162 HP @ 5200 RPM160 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM251 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 120 mph (193 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 185/75 R 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in (4801 mm)
- Width
- 69.4 in (1763 mm)
- Height
- 53.7 in (1364 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.7/56.7 in (1,491/1,440 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.9 in (2664 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16 cuFT (453 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2791 lbs (1266 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 280 g/km
Length4,801 mm
Width1,763 mm
Height1,364 mm
Wheelbase2,664 mm
Curb weight1,266 – 1,339 kg
Torque183 – 251 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.
