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Buick Century
1996 – 2005
United States
With production running from 1996 to 2005, the Buick Century stayed on sale for 9 years. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 162 to 177 hp. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1989 – 1996), peak power rose from 162 to 177 hp, and minimum weight went up by 260 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1996 – 2005
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power162 – 177 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed195 km/h
Fuel economy9.7 – 10.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L V6 4AT (160 HP) 3.1 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 162 hp | — | — | 4-speed automatic |
| 3.1L V6 4AT (175 HP) 3.1 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 177 hp | — | 195 | 4-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3136 cm3 (191 ci)
- Power
- 119.3 KW @ 5200 RPM162.2 HP @ 5200 RPM160 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM251 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 205/70 R 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 194.9 in (4950 mm)
- Width
- 72.7 in (1847 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62/61.1 in (1,575/1,552 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 109 in (2769 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.7 in (170 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.6 cuFT (470 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3364 lbs (1526 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4449 lbs (2018 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3136 cm3 (191 ci)
- Power
- 130.5 KW @ 5200 RPM177.4 HP @ 5200 RPM175 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM264 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P 205/70 R 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 194.9 in (4950 mm)
- Width
- 72.7 in (1847 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 62/61.1 in (1,575/1,552 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 109 in (2769 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.7 in (170 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.6 cuFT (470 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3371 lbs (1529 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4467 lbs (2026 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 231 g/km
Length4,950 mm
Width1,847 mm
Height1,438 mm
Wheelbase2,769 mm
Curb weight1,526 – 1,529 kg
Torque251 – 264 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
