Buick Century 3.1 Automatic (160 hp)

Generation 5 · 1982–1996

General

Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1762 mm
Length
4803 mm
Height
1377 mm
Wheelbase
2664 mm
Boot volume (min)
460 L
Ground clearance
160 mm
Curb weight
1392 kg
Front track
1492 mm
Rear track
1442 mm

Engine

Bore
89 mm
Stroke
84 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine model
l82
Engine capacity
3,135 cm³
Engine power
160 hp
Max power RPM
5,200 rpm
Maximum torque
251 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
9.6
Valves per cylinder
2
Max torque RPM
4,000 rpm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, transverse
Engine code
L82
Valvetrain
OHV
Max power (kW)
118 kW

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Cruising range
from 570 to 790 km
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
10.2 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
95 octane
City fuel consumption
11.8 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
8.1 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
63 L

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