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Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999
Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

Buick
Model

Century
Generation

Century (W)
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)

Power

162 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

251 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

175 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
L82
Power
162 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
51.7 Hp/l
Torque
251 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
3136 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
9.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1515 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

64 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

475 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4790 mm

Width (mm)

1850 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2770 mm

Front track (mm)

1570 mm

Rear track (mm)

1560 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

4

Front suspension system

Spring Strut

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/70 R15

Rear tires size

205/70 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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