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Buick Century

General information

ModelBuick Century
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3134 ccm (191.24 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3134 ccm (191.24 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power175.00 PS (129 kW or 173 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque265.00 Nm (27.0 kgf-m or 195.5 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.6:1
Bore x stroke89.0 x 84.0 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1151 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space6180 litres (1,633 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1520 kg (3,351.0 pounds)
Overall length4950 mm (194.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2880 mm (113.4 inches)
Fuel capacity66.0 litres (17.44 gallons)
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