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					| General Information | 
				 
				
					| Make | 
					Buick | 
				 
				
					| Model | 
					Century | 
				 
				
					| Production Year | 
					1989 | 
				 
				
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					| Model Code | 
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					| Model Family | 
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					| Chassis and Dimensions | 
				 
				
					| Chassis Type | 
					4/5S SAL | 
				 
				
					| Number of Doors | 
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					| Wheelbase | 
					2664 mm     (104,9 in) | 
				 
				
					| Front Track | 
					1491 mm     (58,7 in) | 
				 
				
					| Rear Track | 
					1440 mm     (56,7 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length | 
					4801 mm     (189 in) | 
				 
				
					| Width | 
					1763 mm     (69,4 in) | 
				 
				
					| Height | 
					1364 mm     (53,7 in) | 
				 
				
					| Ground Clearance | 
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					| Length / Wheelbase Ratio | 
					1,8 | 
				 
				
					| Weight | 
					1266 kg     (2788,5 lb) | 
				 
				
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					| Aerodynamics | 
				 
				
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					| Cx | 
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					| Engine Specifications | 
				 
				
					| Engine Manufacturer | 
					GM | 
				 
				
					| Engine Location | 
					Front | 
				 
				
					| Engine Alignment | 
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					| Engine Construction | 
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					| Coolant Type | 
					Water | 
				 
				
					| Engine Type | 
					OHV | 
				 
				
					| Number of Cylinders and Placement | 
					V-6 | 
				 
				
					| Valves per Cylinder | 
					2    (Total of  12 Pieces) | 
				 
				
					| Engine Displacement | 
					3344 cc     (204,06 cu in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore | 
					94 mm     (3,7 in) | 
				 
				
					| Stroke | 
					80,3 mm     (3,16 in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore / Stroke Ratio | 
					1,17 | 
				 
				
					| Unitary Capacity | 
					557,33 cc/cylinder    (34,01 cu in/cylinder) | 
				 
				
					| Number of Main Bearings | 
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					| Compression Ratio | 
					9 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Fuel System Type | 
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					| Aspiration Type | 
					Normal | 
				 
				
					| Compressor Type | 
					- | 
				 
				
					| Intercooler Type | 
					None | 
				 
				
					| Catalytic Converter | 
					Yes | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power | 
					160 HP     (119,3 kW) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power rpm | 
					5200 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque | 
					251 N.m     (185,2 lb.ft ,  25,6 kg.m) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque rpm | 
					2000 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm | 
					219,1 N.m    (5200 d/d) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Weight Ratio | 
					126,4 HP/ton    (94,2 W/kg) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio | 
					47,8 HP/litre    (35,7 kW/litre) | 
				 
				
					| CO2 Emissions | 
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					| Fuel Consumption | 
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					| Performance | 
				 
				
					| 0 - 80 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 60 mph | 
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					| 0 - 100 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 160 km/h | 
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					| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) | 
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					| 0 - 400 m Acceleration | 
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					| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration | 
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					| Top Speed | 
					193 km/h   (120 mph) | 
				 
				
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					| Gearbox and Transmission | 
				 
				
					| Transmission Type | 
					4A | 
				 
				
					| Top Gear Ratio | 
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					| Final Drive Ratio | 
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					| Drive Wheels | 
					FWD (Front Wheel Drive) | 
				 
				
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					| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes | 
				 
				
					| Steering Type | 
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					| Steering Turns (lock to lock) | 
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					| Turning Circle Diameter | 
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					| Suspension (front) | 
					I.TA. | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (rear) | 
					TBA. | 
				 
				
					| Brakes (front/rear) | 
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					| Brake Disc Diameter (front) | 
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					| Wheels (front) | 
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					| Wheels (rear) | 
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					| Tyres (front) | 
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